US Bridges

Road 208 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 1.4 MI W of Road 211 · Structure no. 41C0082

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 208 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 208 over Cottonwood Creek 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 208
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Road 211
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.05639, -119.73974
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic102 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Road 208 over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Road 208 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 2022.

How much traffic does Road 208 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Road 208 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 208 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.