Clark Street over M.I.D. Canal
PoorPosted for loadMadera County, California · 0.1 MI West of Road 26.0 · Structure no. 41C0155
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clark Street over M.I.D. Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Street over M.I.D. Canal in Madera County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Clark Street over M.I.D. Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clark Street over M.I.D. Canal 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 2025.
How much traffic does Clark Street over M.I.D. Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Clark Street over M.I.D. Canal?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Clark Street over M.I.D. Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.