Valley Loop Road over Merced River

Fair Condition98 years old3,425 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMariposa
Location7.9 Miles East From El Po
CarriesValley Loop Road
CrossesMerced River
Coordinates37.71657, -119.66621

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area266.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1928

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,425 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number8800001P0000000

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