US Bridges

Avenue 17 over UP RR

Good

Madera County, California · East of S.H. 99 · Structure no. 41C0057

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 17 over UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 17 over UP RR in Madera County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,855 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAvenue 17
CrossesUP RR
LocationEast of S.H. 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.99642, -120.1007
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2020)
Projected traffic2,855 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue 17 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 17 over UP RR 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Avenue 17 over UP RR carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 17 over UP RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 17 over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.