Milnes Road over M.I.D. Main Canal
PoorStanislaus County, California · 0.2 MI E Langworth RD · Structure no. 38C0230
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,475
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milnes Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Milnes Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 103 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 4 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.
It carries about 3,475 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Milnes Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Milnes Road over M.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 2024.
How much traffic does Milnes Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?
About 3,475 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Milnes Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
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 Milnes Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.