Claus Road over M.I.D. Main Canal
FairStanislaus County, California · 0.4 MI S/O Claribel Road · Structure no. 38C0087
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,888
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Claus Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Claus Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 13,888 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,323 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Claus Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Claus 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Claus Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?
About 13,888 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Claus Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Claus Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.