US Bridges

Carver over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · S/O St. Francis Ave · Structure no. 38C0166

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,597
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carver over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Carver over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 102 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 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 2,597 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,986 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCarver
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
LocationS/O St. Francis Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.72257, -121.0224
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,597 (2018)
Projected traffic2,986 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Carver over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Carver 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 January 2024.

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

About 2,597 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Carver over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Carver over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.