US Bridges

Road 20 over Berenda Creek

Good

Madera County, California · At Ave 19 · Structure no. 41C0128

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 20 over Berenda Creek is a concrete slab carrying Road 20 over Berenda Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoad 20
CrossesBerenda Creek
LocationAt Ave 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.02582, -120.18409
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1980)
Projected traffic165 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 20 over Berenda Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 20 over Berenda 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Road 20 over Berenda Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 20 over Berenda Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 20 over Berenda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.