US Bridges

Avenue 17.5 over Berenda Creek

Good

Madera County, California · 0.1 MI E of CR 16.5 · Structure no. 41C0150

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 17.5 over Berenda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 17.5 over Berenda Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 17.5
CrossesBerenda Creek
Location0.1 MI E of CR 16.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.00369, -120.24603
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1983)
Projected traffic156 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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 Avenue 17.5 over Berenda Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 17.5 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 Avenue 17.5 over Berenda Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 17.5 over Berenda Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 17.5 over Berenda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.