US Bridges

Ohio Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · South of Chicago Ave · Structure no. 38C0360

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ohio Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 105 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesOhio Avenue
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #5
LocationSouth of Chicago Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.62264, -121.03501
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic650 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ohio Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Ohio Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ohio Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Avenue over M.I.D. Lateral #5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.