US Bridges

C.R. 210 over Fine Gold Creek

FairPosted for load

Madera County, California · 2.8 MI E of CR 211 · Structure no. 41C0161

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 210 over Fine Gold Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying C.R. 210 over Fine Gold Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 210
CrossesFine Gold Creek
Location2.8 MI E of CR 211
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.11571, -119.65384
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic92 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 C.R. 210 over Fine Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 210 over Fine Gold Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 210 over Fine Gold Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C.R. 210 over Fine Gold Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 210 over Fine Gold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.