US Bridges

Avenue 17 over SR 99

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-R14.22 · Structure no. 41 0068

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,345
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 17 over SR 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 17 over SR 99 in Madera County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,726 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAvenue 17
CrossesSR 99
Location06-MAD-099-R14.22
RouteCounty Highway 0Z777
Coordinates36.99647, -120.10285
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (1998)
Projected traffic2,726 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 17 over SR 99 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 17 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 17 over SR 99 carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 17 over SR 99?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 17 over SR 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.