RD 24 over Dry Creek
FairMadera County, California · 0.1 MI N Ave 18 1/2 · Structure no. 41C0038
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 24 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 24 over Dry Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 24 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 24 over Dry 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 2024.
How much traffic does RD 24 over Dry Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RD 24 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RD 24 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.