US Bridges

Raymond RD 415 over Fresno River

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.75 MI W/O RD 400 · Structure no. 41C0008

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,993
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond RD 415 over Fresno River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Raymond RD 415 over Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 3,993 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,362 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRaymond RD 415
CrossesFresno River
Location0.75 MI W/O RD 400
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.23697, -119.7748
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,993 (2020)
Projected traffic4,362 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Raymond RD 415 over Fresno River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond RD 415 over Fresno River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Raymond RD 415 over Fresno River carry?

About 3,993 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Raymond RD 415 over Fresno River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond RD 415 over Fresno River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.