US Bridges

State Route 152 over Alamo Drain

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-152-4.45 · Structure no. 41 0012

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 over Alamo Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 152 over Alamo Drain in Madera County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 years old, older 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,692 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 152
CrossesAlamo Drain
Location06-MAD-152-4.45
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.08337, -120.41254
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2009)
Projected traffic19,692 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Alamo Drain built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is State Route 152 over Alamo Drain 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 Alamo Drain carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 over Alamo Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns State Route 152 over Alamo Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.