US Bridges

Pete Miller Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 1.7 MI W of Eastin Road · Structure no. 38C0202

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pete Miller Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Pete Miller Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2047. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPete Miller Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location1.7 MI W of Eastin Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.26202, -121.08958
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic221 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pete Miller Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pete Miller Road over Delta-Mendota 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pete Miller Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pete Miller Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pete Miller Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.