CO RD 16 over Fresno Flood Channel
FairMadera County, California · 1.1 MI N of Ave 14 · Structure no. 41C0077
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 368
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 16 over Fresno Flood Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 16 over Fresno Flood Channel in Madera County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 16 over Fresno Flood Channel built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 16 over Fresno Flood Channel 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 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 16 over Fresno Flood Channel carry?
About 368 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 16 over Fresno Flood Channel?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 16 over Fresno Flood Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.