Avenue 19 over Dry Creek
FairMadera County, California · 0.4 MI E/O RD 24 · Structure no. 41C0062
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 19 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 19 over Dry Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Avenue 19 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 19 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 Avenue 19 over Dry Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 19 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 Avenue 19 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.