US Bridges

Rice Road over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.9 MI E of Claus Road · Structure no. 38C0176

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rice Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRice Road
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.9 MI E of Claus Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.69623, -120.90524
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2017)
Projected traffic512 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rice Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice 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 2025.

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

About 421 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.