US Bridges

Pauline Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.4 MI S/O Calif Avenue · Structure no. 38C0274

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pauline Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pauline Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 6 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPauline Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #5
Location0.4 MI S/O Calif Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.61755, -121.05329
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2018)
Projected traffic523 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pauline Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pauline Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pauline Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pauline Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pauline Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.