US Bridges

Fink Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 2.0 Miles East of I-5 · Structure no. 38C0095

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fink Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fink Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,574 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFink Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location2.0 Miles East of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.39157, -121.10669
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2015)
Projected traffic2,574 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fink Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fink Road over Delta-Mendota 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fink Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Fink Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fink Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.