US Bridges

Whitmore Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.15 MI E/O Mitchell RD · Structure no. 38C0088

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitmore Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Whitmore Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,266 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitmore Avenue
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
Location0.15 MI E/O Mitchell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.59462, -120.93636
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2008)
Projected traffic15,266 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitmore Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitmore Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Whitmore Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whitmore Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Whitmore Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.