US Bridges

Ave 7 1/2 over San Joaquin Riv Ovrflow

Fair

Madera County, California · Just E of Fresno CO Line · Structure no. 41C0076

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,311
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 7 1/2 over San Joaquin Riv Ovrflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave 7 1/2 over San Joaquin Riv Ovrflow in Madera County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,311 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,260 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 7 1/2
CrossesSan Joaquin Riv Ovrflow
LocationJust E of Fresno CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.85823, -120.44526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,311 (2020)
Projected traffic13,260 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 Ave 7 1/2 over San Joaquin Riv Ovrflow built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 7 1/2 over San Joaquin Riv Ovrflow 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 Ave 7 1/2 over San Joaquin Riv Ovrflow carry?

About 4,311 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ave 7 1/2 over San Joaquin Riv Ovrflow?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 7 1/2 over San Joaquin Riv Ovrflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.