US Bridges

Fulkerth Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Faith Home RD · Structure no. 38C0192

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,669
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulkerth Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fulkerth Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal 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 6 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 3,669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,094 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFulkerth Road
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
Location0.2 MI W/O Faith Home RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.50713, -120.92617
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,669 (2016)
Projected traffic4,094 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 Fulkerth Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

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

What condition is Fulkerth Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal 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 Fulkerth Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal carry?

About 3,669 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fulkerth Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fulkerth Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.