US Bridges

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

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.15 M N/O Needham · Structure no. 38C0132

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,804
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying College Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 88 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 16,804 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,768 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #4
Location0.15 M N/O Needham
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.64805, -121.00665
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,804 (2018)
Projected traffic15,768 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 College Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

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

About 16,804 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.