US Bridges

Walnut Avenue over T.I.D. Lateral #5

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · JCT at Harding Ave · Structure no. 38C0190

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,738
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Avenue over T.I.D. Lateral #5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walnut Avenue over T.I.D. Lateral #5 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,738 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,047 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Avenue
CrossesT.I.D. Lateral #5
LocationJCT at Harding Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.46358, -120.86718
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,738 (2014)
Projected traffic2,047 by 2044
Trucks29%
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 Walnut Avenue over T.I.D. Lateral #5 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Avenue over T.I.D. Lateral #5 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Avenue over T.I.D. Lateral #5 carry?

About 1,738 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Avenue over T.I.D. Lateral #5?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Avenue over T.I.D. Lateral #5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.