US Bridges

Mitchell Road over T.I.D. Lower Lateral #2

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · JCT With Gndrng RD · Structure no. 38C0194

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Road over T.I.D. Lower Lateral #2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mitchell Road over T.I.D. Lower Lateral #2 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMitchell Road
CrossesT.I.D. Lower Lateral #2
LocationJCT With Gndrng RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.57069, -120.93899
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2011)
Projected traffic102 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mitchell Road over T.I.D. Lower Lateral #2 built?

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

What condition is Mitchell Road over T.I.D. Lower Lateral #2 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 Mitchell Road over T.I.D. Lower Lateral #2 carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Road over T.I.D. Lower Lateral #2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Road over T.I.D. Lower Lateral #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.