US Bridges

Geer-Albers Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · S/O Hatch RD · Structure no. 38C0092

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,842
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geer-Albers Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Geer-Albers Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 9,842 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,724 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGeer-Albers Road
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
LocationS/O Hatch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.60886, -120.84735
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,842 (2016)
Projected traffic10,724 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Geer-Albers Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Geer-Albers Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Geer-Albers Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal carry?

About 9,842 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Geer-Albers Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Geer-Albers Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.