US Bridges

West I Street over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · Just S of SR 152 · Structure no. 39C0357

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West I Street over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying West I Street over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,128 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWest I Street
CrossesCcid Main Canal
LocationJust S of SR 152
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.05603, -120.86557
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2006)
Projected traffic13,128 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West I Street over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is West I Street over Ccid Main 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 West I Street over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West I Street over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns West I Street over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.