Valley Loop Road over Merced River
Mariposa County, California · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Valley Loop Road over Merced River in Mariposa County, California, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,416 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- It is one of 77 of the 109 inventoried bridges in Mariposa County rated fair (70.6%); 12 (11.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete deck arch |
| Length | about 126 ft |
| Location | 14.2 miles east from El P |
| NBI structure number | 8800005P0000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the California department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Mariposa County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Route 140 over Mariposa Creek | 1932 | 10,800 | Fair |
| State Route 49 over Stockton Creek | 1967 | 7,900 | Fair |
| State Route 49 over Mariposa Creek | 1942 | 6,600 | Fair |
| State Route 140 over Miles Creek | 1916 | 4,650 | Fair |
| State Route 140 over Miles Creek | 1929 | 4,650 | Fair |
| State Route 140 over Miles Creek | 1928 | 4,650 | Fair |
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