US Bridges

Green Sands Ave over Canal Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 0.5 MI E of Buhach RD · Structure no. 39C0382

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
977
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Sands Ave over Canal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Green Sands Ave over Canal Creek 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGreen Sands Ave
CrossesCanal Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Buhach RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.33861, -120.57306
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (1990)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Green Sands Ave over Canal Creek built?

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

What condition is Green Sands Ave over Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Green Sands Ave over Canal Creek carry?

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

How long is Green Sands Ave over Canal Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Green Sands Ave over Canal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.