US Bridges

SR 145 (madera Av) over State Route 99

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-145-9.07-MAD · Structure no. 41 0047

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 (madera Av) over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 (madera Av) over State Route 99 in Madera County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,676 by 2046. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 145 (madera Av)
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-MAD-145-9.07-MAD
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates36.95291, -120.05592
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2009)
Projected traffic35,676 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 145 (madera Av) over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 145 (madera Av) over State Route 99 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 SR 145 (madera Av) over State Route 99 carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 (madera Av) over State Route 99?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 (madera Av) over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.