Road 145 over Cottonwood Creek
FairMadera County, California · 0.3 MI N Friant RD · Structure no. 41C0079
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 145 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 145 over Cottonwood Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 145 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 145 over Cottonwood 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Road 145 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 145 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Road 145 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.