QUINLEY AVENUE
Carrying QUINLEY AVENUE over BLACK RASCAL CREEK
0.6 MI SOUTH OF RTE 140, Merced, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: QUINLEY AVENUE
The QUINLEY AVENUE bridge in Merced, California carries QUINLEY AVENUE over BLACK RASCAL CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.8 meters (124 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How QUINLEY AVENUE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 37.8 m (124 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 39C0319
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
QUINLEY AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare QUINLEY AVENUE against other structures in Merced and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for QUINLEY AVENUE?
QUINLEY AVENUE in Merced, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is QUINLEY AVENUE inspected?
QUINLEY AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. QUINLEY AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for QUINLEY AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for QUINLEY AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining QUINLEY AVENUE?
QUINLEY AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is QUINLEY AVENUE and does age affect safety?
QUINLEY AVENUE was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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