Stuhr Road over Delta-Mendota Canal
PoorStanislaus County, California · 100 East of Bell Road · Structure no. 38C0206
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,184
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stuhr Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Stuhr 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 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 2,184 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2047. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stuhr Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stuhr Road over Delta-Mendota 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 Stuhr Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 2,184 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Stuhr Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Stuhr Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.