US Bridges

Avenue 12 over SR 99

Fair

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-R7.10 · Structure no. 41 0088

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 12 over SR 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 12 over SR 99 in Madera County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,141 by 2041. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvenue 12
CrossesSR 99
Location06-MAD-099-R7.10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.92366, -120.02228
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,141 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 12 over SR 99 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 12 over SR 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 12 over SR 99 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 12 over SR 99?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 12 over SR 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.