US Bridges

Valley Home Road over Ssjid Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI NW Cleveland Ave · Structure no. 38C0079

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,774
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Home Road over Ssjid Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley Home Road over Ssjid Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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 3,774 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,793 by 2047. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Home Road
CrossesSsjid Canal
Location0.1 MI NW Cleveland Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.80824, -120.88749
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,774 (2019)
Projected traffic4,793 by 2047
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Valley Home Road over Ssjid Canal built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Valley Home Road over Ssjid 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 Valley Home Road over Ssjid Canal carry?

About 3,774 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Valley Home Road over Ssjid Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Home Road over Ssjid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.