US Bridges

Santa Fe Ave over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal

Good

Stanislaus County, California · West of Gold Lake RD · Structure no. 38C0338

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Ave over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Santa Fe Ave over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,652 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Ave
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
LocationWest of Gold Lake RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.60894, -120.8842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic9,652 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Santa Fe Ave over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Ave over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Ave over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Ave over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Ave over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.