US Bridges

Road 225 over North Fork Willow Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.1 MI W of RD 274 · Structure no. 41C0021

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 225 over North Fork Willow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 225 over North Fork Willow Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 225
CrossesNorth Fork Willow Creek
Location0.1 MI W of RD 274
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.22929, -119.50609
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Road 225 over North Fork Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 225 over North Fork Willow Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road 225 over North Fork Willow Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Road 225 over North Fork Willow Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 225 over North Fork Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.