US Bridges

Avenue 13 over SR 99 & UP RR

Fair

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-8.72 · Structure no. 41 0062

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,575
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 13 over SR 99 & UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 13 over SR 99 & UP RR in Madera County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 12% 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 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 13
CrossesSR 99 & UP RR
Location06-MAD-099-8.72
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.93815, -120.03645
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
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 traffic2,575 (1998)
Projected traffic1,345 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 13 over SR 99 & UP RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 13 over SR 99 & UP RR 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 Avenue 13 over SR 99 & UP RR carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 13 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 13 over SR 99 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.