Scholars Lane over Fairfield Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 0.5 MI East of Lake RD · Structure no. 39I0002
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Scholars Lane over Fairfield Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scholars Lane over Fairfield Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2047. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scholars Lane over Fairfield Canal built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scholars Lane over Fairfield Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Scholars Lane over Fairfield Canal carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Scholars Lane over Fairfield Canal?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Scholars Lane over Fairfield Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.