US Bridges

Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #3

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI N/O Parker RD · Structure no. 38C0287

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #3 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #3 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,672 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #3
Location0.5 MI N/O Parker RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.67362, -120.89834
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,672 by 2045
Trucks4%
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 Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #3 built?

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

What condition is Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #3 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 Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #3 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #3?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.