US Bridges

Santa Fe Ave over Deadman Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 1.8 MI S of Le Grand · Structure no. 39C0398

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
553
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Ave over Deadman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Santa Fe Ave 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Ave
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Le Grand
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.20981, -120.22251
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2014)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Santa Fe Ave over Deadman Creek built?

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

What condition is Santa Fe Ave 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Ave over Deadman Creek carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Ave over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Ave over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.