US Bridges

Sycamore Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI N of Morris Ave · Structure no. 38C0130

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,532
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sycamore Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4,532 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,256 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSycamore Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #4
Location0.1 MI N of Morris Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.65224, -120.99763
Functional classUrban 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,532 (2018)
Projected traffic5,256 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sycamore Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 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 Sycamore Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 carry?

About 4,532 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.