US Bridges

Terminal Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI S Claribel RD · Structure no. 38C0249

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,294
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terminal Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Terminal Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 77 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 3,294 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTerminal Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.1 MI S Claribel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.70986, -120.92883
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,294 (2016)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks8%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terminal Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Terminal Avenue over M.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 2024.

How much traffic does Terminal Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 3,294 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Terminal Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Terminal Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.