US Bridges

Road 24 over Berenda Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.85 MI N of Ave 20 1/2 · Structure no. 41C0111

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 24 over Berenda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 24 over Berenda Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 24
CrossesBerenda Creek
Location0.85 MI N of Ave 20 1/2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.06134, -120.11072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1980)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 24 over Berenda Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 24 over Berenda 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Road 24 over Berenda Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 24 over Berenda Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 24 over Berenda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.