US Bridges

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

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 50 South Hatch Road · Structure no. 38C0326

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Baldwin Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Road
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
Location50 South Hatch Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.60899, -120.8881
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2019)
Projected traffic1,582 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin 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 January 2025.

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

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.