US Bridges

Victory Avenue over S San Joaquin Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.4 MI N State RTE 120 · Structure no. 38C0264

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Avenue over S San Joaquin Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Victory Avenue over S San Joaquin Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 94 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVictory Avenue
CrossesS San Joaquin Main Canal
Location0.4 MI N State RTE 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.80023, -120.92338
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Victory Avenue over S San Joaquin Main Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Victory Avenue 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 Victory Avenue over S San Joaquin Main Canal carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Victory Avenue over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Avenue over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.