US Bridges

Skittone Road over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.05 MI S of SR 108 · Structure no. 38C0164

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skittone Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Skittone Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSkittone Road
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.05 MI S of SR 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.73184, -120.98482
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 Skittone Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skittone 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 Skittone Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Skittone Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Skittone Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.