US Bridges

Hazeldean Road over Mid Lowr Waterford Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 1.45 MI N/O SR 132 · Structure no. 38C0290

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazeldean Road over Mid Lowr Waterford Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hazeldean Road over Mid Lowr Waterford Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 98 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 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHazeldean Road
CrossesMid Lowr Waterford Canal
Location1.45 MI N/O SR 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.66293, -120.70112
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2013)
Projected traffic408 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hazeldean Road over Mid Lowr Waterford Canal built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Hazeldean Road over Mid Lowr Waterford 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 Hazeldean Road over Mid Lowr Waterford Canal carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hazeldean Road over Mid Lowr Waterford Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hazeldean Road over Mid Lowr Waterford Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.