US Bridges

Geer Road over M.I.D. Lateral #1

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.3 MI S of SR 132 · Structure no. 38C0051

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,456
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geer Road over M.I.D. Lateral #1 is a concrete slab carrying Geer Road over M.I.D. Lateral #1 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,456 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGeer Road
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #1
Location0.3 MI S of SR 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.63497, -120.84781
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,456 (2019)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Geer Road over M.I.D. Lateral #1 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geer Road over M.I.D. Lateral #1 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 Geer Road over M.I.D. Lateral #1 carry?

About 13,456 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Geer Road over M.I.D. Lateral #1?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Geer Road over M.I.D. Lateral #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.