US Bridges

River RD (cr 400) over Coarsegold Creek

Good

Madera County, California · 7.1 MI SW RD #415 · Structure no. 41C0118

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD (cr 400) over Coarsegold Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying River RD (cr 400) over Coarsegold Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRiver RD (cr 400)
CrossesCoarsegold Creek
Location7.1 MI SW RD #415
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.16823, -119.83538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic381 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 River RD (cr 400) over Coarsegold Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD (cr 400) over Coarsegold Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does River RD (cr 400) over Coarsegold Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River RD (cr 400) over Coarsegold Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River RD (cr 400) over Coarsegold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.