US Bridges

State Route 145 over Hildreth Creek

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-145-19.68 · Structure no. 41 0030

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 145 over Hildreth Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 145 over Hildreth 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 8,161 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesState Route 145
CrossesHildreth Creek
Location06-MAD-145-19.68
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates37.01025, -119.89827
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2009)
Projected traffic8,161 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 145 over Hildreth Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 145 over Hildreth 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 Hildreth Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 145 over Hildreth Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns State Route 145 over Hildreth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.