US Bridges

Canal School Road over Newman Wasteway

Good

Merced County, California · 0.3 MI N Preston Road · Structure no. 39C0404

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,972
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal School Road over Newman Wasteway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Canal School Road over Newman Wasteway in Merced County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,972 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal School Road
CrossesNewman Wasteway
Location0.3 MI N Preston Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.29302, -121.00824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,972 (2014)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal School Road over Newman Wasteway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal School Road over Newman Wasteway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Canal School Road over Newman Wasteway carry?

About 2,972 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Canal School Road over Newman Wasteway?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Canal School Road over Newman Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.