US Bridges

East Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI E/O Santa Fe Ave · Structure no. 38C0106

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,611
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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 5 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 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Avenue
CrossesT.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.5 MI E/O Santa Fe Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.49214, -120.75269
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2013)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 East Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is East Avenue over T.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 November 2024.

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

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.