US Bridges

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

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 0.8 MI N of Fox Road · Structure no. 38C0362

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldrich Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Aldrich Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAldrich Road
CrossesT.I.D. Ceres Main Canal
Location0.8 MI N of Fox Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.61316, -120.83812
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Aldrich Road over T.I.D. Ceres Main Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.