Welty Road over Delta-Mendota Canal
GoodStanislaus County, California · 1.3 MI S of Gaffery Road · Structure no. 38C0220
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 124
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welty Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Welty 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welty Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Welty Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Welty Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 124 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Welty Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Welty Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.