US Bridges

Dakota Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #7

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI N of Beckwith RD · Structure no. 38C0305

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,347
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dakota Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #7 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dakota Avenue 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 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 4,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDakota Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #7
Location0.1 MI N of Beckwith RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.68341, -121.06807
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,347 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dakota Avenue 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 Dakota Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #7 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Dakota Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #7 carry?

About 4,347 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dakota Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #7?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dakota Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.