US Bridges

Avenue 26 over Berenda Slough

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.5 MI E of RD 19 · Structure no. 41C0184

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 26 over Berenda Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 26 over Berenda Slough in Madera County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 26
CrossesBerenda Slough
Location0.5 MI E of RD 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.1272, -120.19361
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic2,187 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Avenue 26 over Berenda Slough built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 26 over Berenda Slough 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 2022.

How much traffic does Avenue 26 over Berenda Slough carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 26 over Berenda Slough?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 26 over Berenda Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.