US Bridges

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

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 80 Ft South Hatch RD · Structure no. 38C0224

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tully Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tully Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 101 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,478 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTully Road
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
Location80 Ft South Hatch RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.60904, -120.87006
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2009)
Projected traffic3,478 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tully Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Tully 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 Tully Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.