R Street over Fahrens Creek
GoodMerced County, California · At Pacific Drive · Structure no. 39C0408
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,812
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
R Street over Fahrens Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying R Street over Fahrens Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,812 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,114 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R Street over Fahrens Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is R Street over Fahrens 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does R Street over Fahrens Creek carry?
About 5,812 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is R Street over Fahrens Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns R Street over Fahrens Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.