Mervel AVE over San Luis Canal

Good Condition58 years old310 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMerced
Location0.1 Mi W Ortigalita RD
CarriesMervel AVE
CrossesSan Luis Canal
Coordinates36.96947, -120.87480

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length352.0 ft (107.3 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area912.0 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic310 (2017)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number39C0314

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