US Bridges

Cozzi Avenue over Arroyo Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 1.0 MI S of SR 152 · Structure no. 39C0366

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cozzi Avenue over Arroyo Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cozzi Avenue over Arroyo Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCozzi Avenue
CrossesArroyo Canal
Location1.0 MI S of SR 152
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.04116, -120.68977
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2000)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cozzi Avenue over Arroyo Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cozzi Avenue over Arroyo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cozzi Avenue over Arroyo Canal carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cozzi Avenue over Arroyo Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Cozzi Avenue over Arroyo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.