Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Main Canal
FairStanislaus County, California · 0.4 MI N Parker Road · Structure no. 38C0147
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 97 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,363 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Wellsford 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.