Road 16 over Dry Creek
GoodMadera County, California · 2.0 MI N of Ave 14 · Structure no. 41C0052
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 368
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 16 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 16 over Dry Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Road 16 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 16 over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Road 16 over Dry Creek carry?
About 368 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 16 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Road 16 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.