US Bridges

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

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 0.3 MI W Faith Home Road · Structure no. 38C0244

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMonte Vista Avenue
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
Location0.3 MI W Faith Home Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.52161, -120.92626
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2015)
Projected traffic765 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$285,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monte Vista Avenue over T.I.D. Ceres 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 November 2024.

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

About 473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.