US Bridges

Sandy Mush Road over South Vista Ave

Good

Merced County, California · At Cross With S Vista Ave · Structure no. 39C0414

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Mush Road over South Vista Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandy Mush Road over South Vista Ave 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,141 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Mush Road
CrossesSouth Vista Ave
LocationAt Cross With S Vista Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.1874, -120.33433
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2014)
Projected traffic7,141 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Sandy Mush Road over South Vista Ave built?

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

What condition is Sandy Mush Road over South Vista Ave 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 Sandy Mush Road over South Vista Ave carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Mush Road over South Vista Ave?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Mush Road over South Vista Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.