State Route 99 over Berenda Creek
FairMadera County, California · 06-MAD-099-17.85 · Structure no. 41 0004
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 over Berenda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Berenda Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,928 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 over Berenda Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is State Route 99 over Berenda Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 99 over Berenda Creek carry?
About 56,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 over Berenda Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 over Berenda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.