US Bridges

Paradise Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.9 MI NW Shiloh RD · Structure no. 38C0116

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Paradise Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Road
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #5
Location0.9 MI NW Shiloh RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.61436, -121.14342
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2018)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Paradise Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5 built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Paradise Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5 carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.