US Bridges

Albers Road over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.9 MI N State Route 132 · Structure no. 38C0049

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,776
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albers Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Albers Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 100 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 11,776 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,085 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbers Road
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.9 MI N State Route 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.65115, -120.84787
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,776 (2019)
Projected traffic13,085 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Albers Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Albers Road over M.I.D. 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 Albers Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 11,776 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Albers Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Albers Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.