US Bridges

Orestimba Road over Ccid Main Canal

PoorPosted for load

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI E Draper RD · Structure no. 38C0204

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orestimba Road over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Orestimba Road over Ccid Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1962, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 684 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOrestimba Road
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location0.1 MI E Draper RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.31842, -121.04764
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2018)
Projected traffic710 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$641,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orestimba Road over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Orestimba Road over Ccid Main Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Orestimba Road over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Orestimba Road over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Orestimba Road over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.