US Bridges

Morgan Road over T.I.D. Lateral #5

Good

Stanislaus County, California · JCT at Harding Ave · Structure no. 38C0186

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Road over T.I.D. Lateral #5 is a concrete tee beam carrying Morgan Road over T.I.D. Lateral #5 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMorgan Road
CrossesT.I.D. Lateral #5
LocationJCT at Harding Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.46343, -120.97633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2009)
Projected traffic271 by 2044
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 Morgan Road over T.I.D. Lateral #5 built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Road over T.I.D. Lateral #5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Road over T.I.D. Lateral #5 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Road over T.I.D. Lateral #5?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Road over T.I.D. Lateral #5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.