US Bridges

State Route 145 over San Joaquin River

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-145-R0.01 · Structure no. 41 0086

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
728 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 145 over San Joaquin River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 145 over San Joaquin River in Madera County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2041. The structure is 728 ft (222 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesState Route 145
CrossesSan Joaquin River
Location06-MAD-145-R0.01
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates36.8215, -120.05609
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length728 ft (222 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2009)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 145 over San Joaquin River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 145 over San Joaquin River 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 State Route 145 over San Joaquin River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is State Route 145 over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 728 ft (222 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 145 over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.