US Bridges

Almond Avenue over Livingston Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · Vine Avenue · Structure no. 39C0368

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almond Avenue over Livingston Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Almond Avenue over Livingston Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlmond Avenue
CrossesLivingston Canal
LocationVine Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.38201, -120.63252
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2005)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Almond Avenue over Livingston Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almond Avenue over Livingston 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Almond Avenue over Livingston Canal carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Almond Avenue over Livingston Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Almond Avenue over Livingston Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.