US Bridges

New LA Grange Road over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.8 MI N/O SR 132 · Structure no. 38C0146

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,465
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New LA Grange Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New LA Grange Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesNew LA Grange Road
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.8 MI N/O SR 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.67221, -120.46771
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2019)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New LA Grange Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is New LA Grange Road over M.I.D. Main Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does New LA Grange Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is New LA Grange Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns New LA Grange Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.