US Bridges

Reinway Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI N of S.R. 132 · Structure no. 38C0285

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reinway Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Reinway Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReinway Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.5 MI N of S.R. 132
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.64576, -120.77376
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2019)
Projected traffic969 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Reinway Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reinway Avenue 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 Reinway Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Reinway Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Reinway Avenue over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.