US Bridges

Valley Children Pl over State Route 41

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-041-1.20 · Structure no. 41 0082

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
449 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Children Pl over State Route 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Children Pl over State Route 41 in Madera County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2041. The structure is 449 ft (136.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesValley Children Pl
CrossesState Route 41
Location06-MAD-041-1.20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.89307, -119.79336
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length449 ft (136.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2011)
Projected traffic4,684 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Valley Children Pl over State Route 41 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Children Pl over State Route 41 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 Valley Children Pl over State Route 41 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley Children Pl over State Route 41?

The structure is 449 ft (136.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Children Pl over State Route 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.