US Bridges

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

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · W of Larkspur Lane · Structure no. 38C0333

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowler Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fowler Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFowler Road
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
LocationW of Larkspur Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.60122, -120.93636
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2009)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Fowler Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowler 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 Fowler Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.