US Bridges

Avenue 21 1/2 over SR 99

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-20.90 · Structure no. 41 0071

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 21 1/2 over SR 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 21 1/2 over SR 99 in Madera County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAvenue 21 1/2
CrossesSR 99
Location06-MAD-099-20.90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.06503, -120.1865
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 21 1/2 over SR 99 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 21 1/2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 21 1/2 over SR 99 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 21 1/2 over SR 99?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 21 1/2 over SR 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.