US Bridges

Los Cerritos RD over Dry Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 1.4 Miles N. of Keyes RD · Structure no. 39C0402

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Cerritos RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Los Cerritos RD over Dry Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLos Cerritos RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.4 Miles N. of Keyes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.55464, -120.50736
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2008)
Projected traffic325 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Los Cerritos RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Cerritos RD over Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Los Cerritos RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Los Cerritos RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Los Cerritos RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.