Elholm Road over Delta-Mendota Canal
FairMerced County, California · West of Gravel Pit Road · Structure no. 39C0341
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elholm Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Elholm Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2047. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elholm Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elholm Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Elholm Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elholm Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Elholm Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.