Alfalfa Ave over Owens Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 1.0 MI S of East.Mission · Structure no. 39C0386
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 846
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alfalfa Ave over Owens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alfalfa Ave over Owens Creek 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 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alfalfa Ave over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alfalfa Ave over Owens 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Alfalfa Ave over Owens Creek carry?
About 846 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alfalfa Ave over Owens Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Alfalfa Ave over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.