Blossom Road over M.I.D. Main Canal
PoorStanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI N/O SR132 · Structure no. 38C0292
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blossom Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Blossom Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2047. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Blossom Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blossom Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Blossom Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Blossom Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Blossom Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.