Washington Road over Eastside Bypass
PoorClosed to trafficMerced County, California · 0.1 MI E Harmon RD · Structure no. 39C0347
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 705 ft
- 24 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Road over Eastside Bypass is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington Road over Eastside Bypass in Merced County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Road over Eastside Bypass built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Road over Eastside Bypass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Road over Eastside Bypass carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Washington Road over Eastside Bypass?
The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Road over Eastside Bypass?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.