US Bridges

Schell Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal

Good

Stanislaus County, California · N of Sonora Road · Structure no. 38C0354

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schell Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schell Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchell Road
CrossesS San Joaquin Main Canal
LocationN of Sonora Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.8311, -120.67889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Schell Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schell Road over S San Joaquin 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Schell Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schell Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Schell Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.