US Bridges

State Route 152 over Berenda Slough

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-152-12.37 · Structure no. 41 0009R

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 over Berenda Slough is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 152 over Berenda Slough in Madera County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,096 by 2041. The structure is 375 ft (114.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 152
CrossesBerenda Slough
Location06-MAD-152-12.37
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.08358, -120.26937
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2009)
Projected traffic13,096 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 152 over Berenda Slough built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 152 over Berenda Slough 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 State Route 152 over Berenda Slough carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 over Berenda Slough?

The structure is 375 ft (114.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 over Berenda Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.