US Bridges

Avenue 26 over Madera Canal

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Madera County, California · 9.5 MI E State Route 99 · Structure no. 41C0069

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 26 over Madera Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 26 over Madera Canal in Madera County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 26
CrossesMadera Canal
Location9.5 MI E State Route 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.12681, -120.08263
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Avenue 26 over Madera Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 26 over Madera Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 26 over Madera Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 26 over Madera Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 26 over Madera Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.