US Bridges

Avenue 11 over SR 99 & UP RR

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-6.15 · Structure no. 41 0061

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
555
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 11 over SR 99 & UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 11 over SR 99 & UP RR in Madera County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,345 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAvenue 11
CrossesSR 99 & UP RR
Location06-MAD-099-6.15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.90932, -120.0065
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (1998)
Projected traffic1,345 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue 11 over SR 99 & UP RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 11 over SR 99 & UP RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 11 over SR 99 & UP RR carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 11 over SR 99 & UP RR?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 11 over SR 99 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.