Ave 15 1/2 over Mid Canal (ave 15 1/2)
PoorMadera County, California · 0.2 MI E RD 28 1/2 · Structure no. 41C0134
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 737
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 15 1/2 over Mid Canal (ave 15 1/2) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave 15 1/2 over Mid Canal (ave 15 1/2) in Madera County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ave 15 1/2 over Mid Canal (ave 15 1/2) built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 15 1/2 over Mid Canal (ave 15 1/2) 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ave 15 1/2 over Mid Canal (ave 15 1/2) carry?
About 737 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ave 15 1/2 over Mid Canal (ave 15 1/2)?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 15 1/2 over Mid Canal (ave 15 1/2)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.