US Bridges

Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #3

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.7 MI NW of Zeering RD · Structure no. 38C0083

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,713
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #3 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #3 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 101 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 4,713 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Avenue
CrossesT.I.D. Upper Lateral #3
Location0.7 MI NW of Zeering RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.53659, -120.80732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,713 (2016)
Projected traffic6,121 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #3 built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #3 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #3 carry?

About 4,713 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #3?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.