US Bridges

Keyes Road over T.I.D. Main Canal

PoorPosted for load

Stanislaus County, California · 0.8 MI W/O Hickman RD · Structure no. 38C0225

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,313
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keyes Road over T.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Keyes Road over T.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,313 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,726 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKeyes Road
CrossesT.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.8 MI W/O Hickman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.5511, -120.77101
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,313 (2019)
Projected traffic2,726 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$329,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Keyes Road over T.I.D. Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

About 2,313 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Keyes Road over T.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.