US Bridges

Atwater-Mer Expy over Ashby Road "future"

Good

Merced County, California · 0.5 MI N of HWY99 · Structure no. 39C0381

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
977
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwater-Mer Expy over Ashby Road "future" is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atwater-Mer Expy over Ashby Road "future" in Merced County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAtwater-Mer Expy
CrossesAshby Road "future"
Location0.5 MI N of HWY99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.33417, -120.56694
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (1990)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Atwater-Mer Expy over Ashby Road "future" built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atwater-Mer Expy over Ashby Road "future" 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 2023.

How much traffic does Atwater-Mer Expy over Ashby Road "future" carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Atwater-Mer Expy over Ashby Road "future"?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Atwater-Mer Expy over Ashby Road "future"?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.