US Bridges

S59-E152&E152-N59 over State Route 152

Fair

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-059-L0.32 · Structure no. 41 0067E

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S59-E152&E152-N59 over State Route 152 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S59-E152&E152-N59 over State Route 152 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,737 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS59-E152&E152-N59
CrossesState Route 152
Location06-MAD-059-L0.32
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates37.08292, -120.49282
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2009)
Projected traffic9,737 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 S59-E152&E152-N59 over State Route 152 built?

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

What condition is S59-E152&E152-N59 over State Route 152 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S59-E152&E152-N59 over State Route 152 carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S59-E152&E152-N59 over State Route 152?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S59-E152&E152-N59 over State Route 152?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.