US Bridges

Indian Springs RD over Oak Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.1 MI N School RD · Structure no. 41C0122

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Springs RD over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Indian Springs RD over Oak 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 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Springs RD
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.1 MI N School RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.33023, -119.63916
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2015)
Projected traffic84 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Indian Springs RD over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Springs RD over Oak 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 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Springs RD over Oak Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Indian Springs RD over Oak 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 Indian Springs RD over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.