US Bridges

CR 19 over Berenda Slough

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.2 MI S of Ave 26 · Structure no. 41C0083

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
170
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 over Berenda Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 19 over Berenda Slough in Madera County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 19
CrossesBerenda Slough
Location0.2 MI S of Ave 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.12174, -120.20211
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (1998)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 19 over Berenda Slough built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19 over Berenda Slough 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 CR 19 over Berenda Slough carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 over Berenda Slough?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19 over Berenda Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.