US Bridges

Deer Run Trail over Lewis Fork-Fresno River

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.2 MI NE Cedar Valley DR · Structure no. 41C0188

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Run Trail over Lewis Fork-Fresno River is a concrete slab carrying Deer Run Trail over Lewis Fork-Fresno River 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 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Run Trail
CrossesLewis Fork-Fresno River
Location0.2 MI NE Cedar Valley DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.39732, -119.62819
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Deer Run Trail over Lewis Fork-Fresno River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Run Trail over Lewis Fork-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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Run Trail over Lewis Fork-Fresno River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Deer Run Trail over Lewis Fork-Fresno River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Run Trail over Lewis Fork-Fresno River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.