Bird Street over Hammatt Lateral
GoodMerced County, California · 0.6 MI W Cresy Road · Structure no. 39C0367
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bird Street over Hammatt Lateral is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bird Street over Hammatt Lateral in Merced County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bird Street over Hammatt Lateral built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bird Street over Hammatt Lateral 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 Bird Street over Hammatt Lateral carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bird Street over Hammatt Lateral?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bird Street over Hammatt Lateral?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.