US Bridges

Dale Road over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI S of Ladd Road · Structure no. 38C0109

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,776
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dale Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 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 3,776 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,502 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDale Road
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.5 MI S of Ladd Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.72571, -121.05032
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,776 (2018)
Projected traffic4,502 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Dale Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Dale Road over M.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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dale Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 3,776 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Dale Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.