US Bridges

Santa Fe Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #3

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · Just N of Parker RD · Structure no. 38C0179

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #3 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Fe Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #3 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #3
LocationJust N of Parker RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.66783, -120.91132
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2019)
Projected traffic801 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #3 built?

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

What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #3 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 Santa Fe Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #3 carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #3?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.