US Bridges

Chicago Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.4 MI E Carpenter RD · Structure no. 38C0137

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chicago Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chicago Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 98 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,244 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChicago Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #5
Location0.4 MI E Carpenter RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.62591, -121.02411
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
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 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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2018)
Projected traffic2,244 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Chicago Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Chicago Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Chicago Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Chicago Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Chicago Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.