US Bridges

Lucas Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · E/O SR 9 · Structure no. 38C0321

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lucas Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas Road
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
LocationE/O SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.57404, -120.93785
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2011)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lucas Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lucas Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lucas Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.