US Bridges

Sultana Drive over UP RR

Good

Merced County, California · 0.12 MI West of SR 99 · Structure no. 39C0355

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sultana Drive over UP RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sultana Drive over UP RR in Merced County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,566 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSultana Drive
CrossesUP RR
Location0.12 MI West of SR 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.37263, -120.68394
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2009)
Projected traffic23,566 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sultana Drive over UP RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sultana Drive over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sultana Drive over UP RR carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sultana Drive over UP RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sultana Drive over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.