MISSION AVENUE
Carrying MISSION AVENUE over OLD ST RTE 99 & UP RR
0.3 MI NW/O S COFFEE ST, Merced, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MISSION AVENUE
The MISSION AVENUE bridge in Merced, California carries MISSION AVENUE over OLD ST RTE 99 & UP RR. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 107.4 meters (352 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MISSION 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
- 2006
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 107.4 m (352 ft)
- Deck Width
- 29.5 m (97 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 39C0394
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MISSION AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MISSION 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 MISSION AVENUE?
MISSION AVENUE in Merced, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MISSION AVENUE inspected?
MISSION 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 800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MISSION AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MISSION AVENUE?
MISSION AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MISSION AVENUE?
MISSION AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MISSION AVENUE and does age affect safety?
MISSION AVENUE was built in 2006, making it 20 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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