El Capitan Crossov over Merced River

Poor Condition93 years old3,416 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMariposa
Location10.3 Miles East From El P
CarriesEl Capitan Crossov
CrossesMerced River
Coordinates37.72401, -119.63136

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length125.0 ft (38.1 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Area499.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1933

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,416 (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 Number8800002P0000000

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