State Route 145 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodMadera County, California · 06-MAD-145-18.41 · Structure no. 41 0029
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 145 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 145 over Cottonwood Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,069 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 145 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 145 over Cottonwood Creek 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 145 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 145 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 145 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.