Tim Bell Road over M.I.D. Main Canal
FairStanislaus County, California · Just South Vineyard RD · Structure no. 38C0284
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tim Bell Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tim Bell Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 106 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tim Bell Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Tim Bell 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 Tim Bell Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tim Bell Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Tim Bell Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.