US Bridges

Service Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 80 W/O Moore Road · Structure no. 38C0222

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,119
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Service Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 104 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 4,119 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesService Road
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
Location80 W/O Moore Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.58019, -120.93629
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,119 (2013)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Service Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Service Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal carry?

About 4,119 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.