US Bridges

Mitchell RD-S99 on over Ceres Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-099-R10.03 · Structure no. 38 0007K

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1927
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell RD-S99 on over Ceres Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying Mitchell RD-S99 on over Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1927, so it is 113 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,984 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMitchell RD-S99 on
CrossesCeres Main Canal
Location10-STA-099-R10.03
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.57434, -120.93747
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2000)
Projected traffic11,984 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell RD-S99 on over Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.

What condition is Mitchell RD-S99 on over Ceres Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Mitchell RD-S99 on over Ceres Main Canal carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell RD-S99 on over Ceres Main Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell RD-S99 on over Ceres Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.