RD 39 1/2 over North Fork Little Dry CR
FairMadera County, California · 2.9 MI N Ave 12 · Structure no. 41C0166
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 39 1/2 over North Fork Little Dry CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 39 1/2 over North Fork Little Dry CR in Madera County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 39 1/2 over North Fork Little Dry CR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 39 1/2 over North Fork Little Dry CR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RD 39 1/2 over North Fork Little Dry CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RD 39 1/2 over North Fork Little Dry CR?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RD 39 1/2 over North Fork Little Dry CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.