US Bridges

Coffee Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.2 MI S Claribel RD · Structure no. 38C0228

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,981
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Coffee Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 102 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 10,981 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCoffee Road
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #6
Location0.2 MI S Claribel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.70828, -120.97648
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 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 (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,981 (2016)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffee Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Coffee Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Coffee Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6 carry?

About 10,981 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Coffee Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Coffee Road over M.I.D. Lateral #6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.