US Bridges

Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Santa Fe Ave · Structure no. 38C0237

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,733
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 105 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 5 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 1,733 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMonte Vista Avenue
CrossesT.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.2 MI E/O Santa Fe Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.52164, -120.78909
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,733 (2019)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 1,733 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.