US Bridges

Dodds Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 1.0 MI W Twenty Six MI RD · Structure no. 38C0235

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodds Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dodds Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDodds Road
CrossesS San Joaquin Main Canal
Location1.0 MI W Twenty Six MI RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.85661, -120.89912
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks24%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodds Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodds Road 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 Dodds Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Dodds Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Dodds Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.