Bridge Road over Nelder Creek
PoorMadera County, California · 0.1 MI W Dorstan RD · Structure no. 41C0124
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 367
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Road over Nelder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over Nelder 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 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.
It carries about 367 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Road over Nelder Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Road over Nelder 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 Bridge Road over Nelder Creek carry?
About 367 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Road over Nelder Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Road over Nelder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.