US Bridges

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

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI N/O Lucerne Avenue · Structure no. 38C0133

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,493
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sunrise Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,354 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #4
Location0.5 MI N/O Lucerne Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.65878, -120.98464
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,493 (2018)
Projected traffic14,354 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 Sunrise Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #4 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,493 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.