US Bridges

Davis Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.6 MI North of Fink RD · Structure no. 38C0209

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Davis Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 5 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location0.6 MI North of Fink RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.40078, -121.12138
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2018)
Projected traffic104 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Davis Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis 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 August 2024.

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

About 58 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Davis Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.