US Bridges

Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #2

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Service Road · Structure no. 38C0325

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,057
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #2 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #2 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 7,057 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,115 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanta Fe Avenue
CrossesT.I.D. Upper Lateral #2
Location0.1 MI S/O Service Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.58009, -120.85182
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,057 (2018)
Projected traffic9,115 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #2 built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #2 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 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #2 carry?

About 7,057 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #2?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over T.I.D. Upper Lateral #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.