US Bridges

Granada DR (rd 25) over Fresno River

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.4 MI S/O Ave 15.5 · Structure no. 41C0181

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,275
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granada DR (rd 25) over Fresno River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Granada DR (rd 25) over Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,442 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGranada DR (rd 25)
CrossesFresno River
Location0.4 MI S/O Ave 15.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.96769, -120.09211
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,275 (2020)
Projected traffic10,442 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Granada DR (rd 25) over Fresno River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granada DR (rd 25) over Fresno River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Granada DR (rd 25) over Fresno River carry?

About 9,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Granada DR (rd 25) over Fresno River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Granada DR (rd 25) over Fresno River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.