US Bridges

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

Good

Stanislaus County, California · Diag @ Interst of Morris · Structure no. 38C0131

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Virginia Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,162 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVirginia Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #4
LocationDiag @ Interst of Morris
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.65128, -121.00274
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2018)
Projected traffic4,162 by 2042
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 Virginia Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does Virginia Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.