Oakdale Road over Merced River
FairMerced County, California · 0.9 MI NW of Shaffer RD · Structure no. 39C0364
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 472 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oakdale Road over Merced River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oakdale Road over Merced River in Merced County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oakdale Road over Merced River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oakdale Road over Merced River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Oakdale Road over Merced River carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Oakdale Road over Merced River?
The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Oakdale Road over Merced River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.