US Bridges

Road 416 over Coarse Gold Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.6 MI W/O SR 41 · Structure no. 41C0182

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 416 over Coarse Gold Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 416 over Coarse Gold Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2041. 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).

Location

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CarriesRoad 416
CrossesCoarse Gold Creek
Location0.6 MI W/O SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.20664, -119.7273
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 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 traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic99 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Road 416 over Coarse Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 416 over Coarse 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 Road 416 over Coarse Gold Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Road 416 over Coarse Gold Creek?

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 Road 416 over Coarse Gold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.