US Bridges

Mission Avenue over Old ST RTE 99 & UP RR

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.3 MI Nw/O S Coffee ST · Structure no. 39C0394

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Avenue over Old ST RTE 99 & UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mission Avenue over Old ST RTE 99 & UP RR in Merced County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2046. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMission Avenue
CrossesOld ST RTE 99 & UP RR
Location0.3 MI Nw/O S Coffee ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27391, -120.44093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1998)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mission Avenue over Old ST RTE 99 & UP RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Avenue over Old ST RTE 99 & UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mission Avenue over Old ST RTE 99 & UP RR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mission Avenue over Old ST RTE 99 & UP RR?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Avenue over Old ST RTE 99 & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.