US Bridges

S Carpenter Road over T.I.D. Lateral #1

Good

Stanislaus County, California · At W Whitmore Ave · Structure no. 38C0345

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,597
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Carpenter Road over T.I.D. Lateral #1 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Carpenter Road over T.I.D. Lateral #1 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,597 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Carpenter Road
CrossesT.I.D. Lateral #1
LocationAt W Whitmore Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.59533, -121.03024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,597 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S Carpenter Road over T.I.D. Lateral #1 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Carpenter Road over T.I.D. Lateral #1 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S Carpenter Road over T.I.D. Lateral #1 carry?

About 6,597 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S Carpenter Road over T.I.D. Lateral #1?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S Carpenter Road over T.I.D. Lateral #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.