US Bridges

State Route 132 over Waterford Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-132-25.20 · Structure no. 38 0057

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 132 over Waterford Canal is a concrete slab carrying State Route 132 over Waterford Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 109 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 5 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,294 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 132
CrossesWaterford Canal
Location10-STA-132-25.20
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates37.63869, -120.81011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2009)
Projected traffic9,294 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 132 over Waterford Canal built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is State Route 132 over Waterford 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 132 over Waterford Canal carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 132 over Waterford Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 132 over Waterford Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.