US Bridges

CR 21 over Berenda Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.17 MI N Ave 19 · Structure no. 41C0029

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21 over Berenda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 21 over Berenda Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 21
CrossesBerenda Creek
Location0.17 MI N Ave 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.02781, -120.16597
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (1980)
Projected traffic251 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 21 over Berenda Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is CR 21 over Berenda 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 21 over Berenda Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 21 over Berenda Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21 over Berenda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.