CR 426 over Fresno River
PoorMadera County, California · 0.2 MI S of SH 41 · Structure no. 41C0019
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 426 over Fresno River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 426 over Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 426 over Fresno River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 426 over Fresno River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does CR 426 over Fresno River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 426 over Fresno River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns CR 426 over Fresno River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.