US Bridges

Hazeldean Road over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.2 MI N/O SR 132 · Structure no. 38C0266

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazeldean Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hazeldean Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHazeldean Road
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.2 MI N/O SR 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.65011, -120.69552
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2019)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hazeldean Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazeldean Road 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 2025.

How much traffic does Hazeldean Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Hazeldean Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hazeldean Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.