Cottonwood Loop RD over Fairfield Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 0.5 MI East on N Lake RD · Structure no. 39I0004
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Loop RD over Fairfield Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood Loop RD over Fairfield Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Loop RD over Fairfield Canal built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Loop RD 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Loop RD over Fairfield Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Loop RD over Fairfield Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Loop RD over Fairfield Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.