US Bridges

Moorehead Road over Ccid Main Canal

PoorPosted for load

Stanislaus County, California · W/O Draper RD · Structure no. 38C0181

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moorehead Road over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Moorehead Road over Ccid Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMoorehead Road
CrossesCcid Main Canal
LocationW/O Draper RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.282, -121.04945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic510 by 2046
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moorehead Road over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moorehead Road over Ccid 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 Moorehead Road over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Moorehead Road over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Moorehead Road over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.