US Bridges

E Harvey Petit RD over Dutchman Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 0.5 MI SE of Plainsburg R · Structure no. 39C0415

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Harvey Petit RD over Dutchman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Harvey Petit RD over Dutchman Creek 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 408 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesE Harvey Petit RD
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of Plainsburg R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.18223, -120.32244
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic408 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 E Harvey Petit RD over Dutchman Creek built?

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

What condition is E Harvey Petit RD over Dutchman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E Harvey Petit RD over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is E Harvey Petit RD over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E Harvey Petit RD over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.