US Bridges

Johnson Street over M.I.D. Lateral #4

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · At Lucern Avenue · Structure no. 38C0283

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,091
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Street over M.I.D. Lateral #4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Johnson Street over M.I.D. Lateral #4 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 86 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 3,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,679 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnson Street
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #4
LocationAt Lucern Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.6528, -120.99146
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,091 (2018)
Projected traffic3,679 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Johnson Street over M.I.D. Lateral #4 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.

What condition is Johnson Street over M.I.D. Lateral #4 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 Johnson Street over M.I.D. Lateral #4 carry?

About 3,091 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Street over M.I.D. Lateral #4?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Street over M.I.D. Lateral #4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.