US Bridges

Dusty Lane over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.6 MI W/O Albers RD · Structure no. 38C0178

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dusty Lane over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dusty Lane over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2047. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDusty Lane
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.6 MI W/O Albers RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.66034, -120.8589
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dusty Lane over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dusty Lane 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 2025.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dusty Lane over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dusty Lane over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.