US Bridges

Avenue 22 over UP RR

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.25 MI Ne/O RD 19 · Structure no. 41C0060

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 22 over UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 22 over UP RR in Madera County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,217 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 22
CrossesUP RR
Location0.25 MI Ne/O RD 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.06594, -120.18554
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,217 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue 22 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 22 over UP RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 22 over UP RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 22 over UP RR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 22 over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.