US Bridges

Mccracken Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.4 MI S/O Hamilton Road · Structure no. 38C0241

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccracken Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mccracken Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMccracken Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location0.4 MI S/O Hamilton Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.55962, -121.26886
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2018)
Projected traffic261 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mccracken Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccracken Road over Delta-Mendota 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mccracken Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mccracken Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mccracken Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.