US Bridges

Salida Boulevard over M.I.D. Lateral #6

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.4 MI S/O Broadway · Structure no. 38C0069

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1927
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salida Boulevard over M.I.D. Lateral #6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salida Boulevard over M.I.D. Lateral #6 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,408 by 2047. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSalida Boulevard
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #6
Location0.4 MI S/O Broadway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.70292, -121.07735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic10,408 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Salida Boulevard over M.I.D. Lateral #6 built?

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

What condition is Salida Boulevard over M.I.D. Lateral #6 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 Salida Boulevard over M.I.D. Lateral #6 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Salida Boulevard over M.I.D. Lateral #6?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Salida Boulevard over M.I.D. Lateral #6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.