US Bridges

Road 225 over South Fork Willow Creek

Good

Madera County, California · 0.3 MI E of Road 274 · Structure no. 41C0022

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 225 over South Fork Willow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 225 over South Fork Willow Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,744 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRoad 225
CrossesSouth Fork Willow Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Road 274
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.23014, -119.49834
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,744 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 South Fork Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Road 225 over South Fork Willow Creek 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 September 2024.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Road 225 over South 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns Road 225 over South Fork Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.