US Bridges

Baxter Road over Deadman Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 0.1 MI S of Le Grand · Structure no. 39C0399

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baxter Road over Deadman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Baxter Road over Deadman Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBaxter Road
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Le Grand
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.232, -120.143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Baxter Road over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baxter Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Baxter Road over Deadman Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baxter Road over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Baxter Road over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.