US Bridges

Finney Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.3 MI N Murphy/Bacon RD · Structure no. 38C0108

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finney Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Finney Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 103 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFinney Road
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #6
Location0.3 MI N Murphy/Bacon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.70056, -121.08665
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2018)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Finney Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Finney Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Finney Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Finney Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Finney Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.