US Bridges

Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Lateral #2

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Garst RD · Structure no. 38C0312

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Lateral #2 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Lateral #2 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWellsford Road
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #2
Location0.1 MI S/O Garst RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.65159, -120.87527
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Lateral #2 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Lateral #2 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 Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Lateral #2 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Lateral #2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wellsford Road over M.I.D. Lateral #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.