US Bridges

Tully Road over M.I.D. Main Canal

PoorPosted for load

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 N/O Thieman Av · Structure no. 38C0165

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,434
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tully Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tully Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 101 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,434 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTully Road
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.1 N/O Thieman Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.72124, -121.01325
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,434 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$417,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tully Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Tully Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Tully Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 3,434 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.