US Bridges

Ellis ST over M.I.D. Canal

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.05 MI W RD 26 · Structure no. 41C0132

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis ST over M.I.D. Canal is a concrete slab carrying Ellis ST over M.I.D. Canal in Madera County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis ST
CrossesM.I.D. Canal
Location0.05 MI W RD 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.98687, -120.07535
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellis ST over M.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis ST over M.I.D. Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ellis ST over M.I.D. Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellis ST over M.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis ST over M.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.