US Bridges

Silveira Way over Deadman Creek

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Merced County, California · 1.8 MI SE of Le Grand RD · Structure no. 39C0373

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silveira Way over Deadman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Silveira Way over Deadman Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 307 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSilveira Way
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location1.8 MI SE of Le Grand RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.20773, -120.35565
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic307 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Silveira Way over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silveira Way over Deadman Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Silveira Way over Deadman Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Silveira Way over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Silveira Way over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.