US Bridges

East Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 1.1 MI W/O Santa Fe Ave · Structure no. 38C0105

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,088
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 106 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,088 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Avenue
CrossesT.I.D. Main Canal
Location1.1 MI W/O Santa Fe Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.49244, -120.78373
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,088 (2016)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is East Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 4,088 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.