US Bridges

Rogers Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 Mile N of Sperry Ave · Structure no. 38C0214

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,580
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rogers 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 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 6,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,872 by 2047. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRogers Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location0.5 Mile N of Sperry Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.47154, -121.17738
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,580 (2019)
Projected traffic7,872 by 2047
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rogers Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

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

What condition is Rogers 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 Rogers Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 6,580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rogers Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.