N Shore DR RD 432 over North Fork Willow Creek
PoorMadera County, California · 0.7 MI SE of S Shore DR · Structure no. 41C0044
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Shore DR RD 432 over North Fork Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Shore DR RD 432 over North Fork Willow Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,726 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N Shore DR RD 432 over North Fork Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Shore DR RD 432 over North Fork Willow 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does N Shore DR RD 432 over North Fork Willow Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N Shore DR RD 432 over North Fork Willow Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns N Shore DR RD 432 over North Fork Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.