US Bridges

Avenue 20 over SR 99

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-R18.68 · Structure no. 41 0070

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 20 over SR 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 20 over SR 99 in Madera County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAvenue 20
CrossesSR 99
Location06-MAD-099-R18.68
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.04243, -120.15899
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2010)
Projected traffic2,236 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 20 over SR 99 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 20 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 20 over SR 99 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 20 over SR 99?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 20 over SR 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.