US Bridges

Bryant Ave over Colony Main Canal

Poor

Merced County, California · 0.05 MI S/O Valeria Ave · Structure no. 39C0371

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
126 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryant Ave over Colony Main Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryant Ave over Colony Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBryant Ave
CrossesColony Main Canal
Location0.05 MI S/O Valeria Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.9807, -120.60855
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic314 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$477,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryant Ave over Colony Main Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryant Ave over Colony Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Bryant Ave over Colony Main Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bryant Ave over Colony Main Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bryant Ave over Colony Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.