US Bridges

RD 19 & Ave 18.5 over Berenda Creek

Poor

Madera County, California · Intx RD 19A & Ave 18 1/2 · Structure no. 41C0028

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 19 & Ave 18.5 over Berenda Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RD 19 & Ave 18.5 over Berenda Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 19 & Ave 18.5
CrossesBerenda Creek
LocationIntx RD 19A & Ave 18 1/2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.01824, -120.2024
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1984)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$527,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 19 & Ave 18.5 over Berenda Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 19 & Ave 18.5 over Berenda Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RD 19 & Ave 18.5 over Berenda Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD 19 & Ave 18.5 over Berenda Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RD 19 & Ave 18.5 over Berenda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.