Hartman Cutoff over Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadera County, California · 0.2 MI N/O CR 415 · Structure no. 41C0119
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hartman Cutoff over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartman Cutoff over Willow Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hartman Cutoff over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hartman Cutoff over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Hartman Cutoff over Willow Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Hartman Cutoff over Willow Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hartman Cutoff over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.