US Bridges

CR 206 over Madera Canal

Fair

Madera County, California · 1.7 MI S Millerton RD · Structure no. 41C0067

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 206 over Madera Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 206 over Madera Canal in Madera County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 206
CrossesMadera Canal
Location1.7 MI S Millerton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.99581, -119.71848
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,187 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 206 over Madera Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 206 over Madera Canal 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 206 over Madera Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 206 over Madera Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 206 over Madera Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.