Houser Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5
FairStanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI E Panama Drive · Structure no. 38C0279
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,569
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houser Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Houser Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 2,569 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,958 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houser Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houser Road 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 Houser Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5 carry?
About 2,569 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Houser Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Houser Road over M.I.D. Lateral #5?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.