US Bridges

Avenue 9 over SR 99

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-R3.56 · Structure no. 41 0063

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 9 over SR 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 9 over SR 99 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAvenue 9
CrossesSR 99
Location06-MAD-099-R3.56
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.88019, -119.97732
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
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (1998)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 9 over SR 99 built?

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

What condition is Avenue 9 over SR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 9 over SR 99 carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 9 over SR 99?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 9 over SR 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.