RD 19 over Fresno River
FairMadera County, California · 0.45 MI S Ave 16 · Structure no. 41C0026
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 19 over Fresno River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 19 over Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 19 over Fresno River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 19 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RD 19 over Fresno River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RD 19 over Fresno River?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RD 19 over Fresno River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.