Bird Road over Delta-Mendota Canal
PoorSan Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI N of S.H. 132 · Structure no. 29C0352
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 471
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bird Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bird Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bird Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bird Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bird Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 471 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bird Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bird Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.