N99-AVE 12 Offramp over Cottonwood Creek
FairMadera County, California · 06-MAD-099-R7.28 · Structure no. 41 0065S
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N99-AVE 12 Offramp over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N99-AVE 12 Offramp over Cottonwood Creek 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,446 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N99-AVE 12 Offramp over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is N99-AVE 12 Offramp over Cottonwood Creek 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 N99-AVE 12 Offramp over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N99-AVE 12 Offramp over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns N99-AVE 12 Offramp over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.