US Bridges

Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 1.5 MI E/O Hawkins RD · Structure no. 38C0268

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lake Road over T.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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2047. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Road
CrossesT.I.D. Main Canal
Location1.5 MI E/O Hawkins RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.61551, -120.61818
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2019)
Projected traffic612 by 2047
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal built?

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

What condition is Lake Road over T.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 Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Road over T.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.