US Bridges

Faith Home Road over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #4

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI N/O W. Main ST · Structure no. 38C0191

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faith Home Road over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Faith Home Road over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #4 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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.

It carries about 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,162 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFaith Home Road
CrossesT.I.D. Upper Lateral #4
Location0.5 MI N/O W. Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.49986, -120.92144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2015)
Projected traffic4,162 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faith Home Road over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #4 built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faith Home Road over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #4 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Faith Home Road over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #4 carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Faith Home Road over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #4?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Faith Home Road over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.