US Bridges

Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI E of Hickman · Structure no. 38C0156

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,102
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 105 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,102 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Road
CrossesT.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.5 MI E of Hickman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.62368, -120.74639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,102 (2016)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 2,102 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.