US Bridges

Twenty-Six Mile RD over S San Joaquin Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI N Dodds RD · Structure no. 38C0234

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,415
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twenty-Six Mile RD over S San Joaquin Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Twenty-Six Mile RD over S San Joaquin Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,754 by 2047. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesTwenty-Six Mile RD
CrossesS San Joaquin Main Canal
Location0.5 MI N Dodds RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.86071, -120.87939
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 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 width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,415 (2019)
Projected traffic2,754 by 2047
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Twenty-Six Mile RD over S San Joaquin Main Canal built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twenty-Six Mile RD over S San Joaquin 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Twenty-Six Mile RD over S San Joaquin Main Canal carry?

About 2,415 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Twenty-Six Mile RD over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Twenty-Six Mile RD over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.