US Bridges

Cleveland Ave over SR 99

Fair

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-12.13-MAD · Structure no. 41 0053

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Ave over SR 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cleveland Ave over SR 99 in Madera County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,405 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Ave
CrossesSR 99
Location06-MAD-099-12.13-MAD
RouteCity Street 0Z764
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.97451, -120.07663
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2011)
Projected traffic11,405 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cleveland Ave over SR 99 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Cleveland Ave over SR 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cleveland Ave over SR 99 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Ave over SR 99?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Ave over SR 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.