US Bridges

Kansas Ave over 8th ST 9th ST RR Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI NW SR 132 · Structure no. 38C0328

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
818 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Ave over 8th ST 9th ST RR Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kansas Ave over 8th ST 9th ST RR 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,633 by 2043. The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas Ave
Crosses8th ST 9th ST RR Canal
Location0.5 MI NW SR 132
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.64495, -121.01092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length818 ft (249.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2017)
Projected traffic7,633 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kansas Ave over 8th ST 9th ST RR Canal built?

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

What condition is Kansas Ave over 8th ST 9th ST RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kansas Ave over 8th ST 9th ST RR Canal carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Ave over 8th ST 9th ST RR Canal?

The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Ave over 8th ST 9th ST RR Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.