US Bridges

Beckwith Road over M.I.D. Lateral #7

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 0.4 Mile W/O Dakota RD · Structure no. 38C0304

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,684
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckwith Road over M.I.D. Lateral #7 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beckwith Road over M.I.D. Lateral #7 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 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 4,684 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeckwith Road
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #7
Location0.4 Mile W/O Dakota RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.68169, -121.0757
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,684 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$178,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beckwith Road over M.I.D. Lateral #7 built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Beckwith Road over M.I.D. Lateral #7 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Beckwith Road over M.I.D. Lateral #7 carry?

About 4,684 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Beckwith Road over M.I.D. Lateral #7?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Beckwith Road over M.I.D. Lateral #7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.