US Bridges

Cedar Valley Drive over Lewis Fork Fresno River

Fair

Madera County, California · 1.3 MI NE State RTE 41 · Structure no. 41C0189

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Valley Drive over Lewis Fork Fresno River is a concrete slab carrying Cedar Valley Drive over Lewis Fork Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCedar Valley Drive
CrossesLewis Fork Fresno River
Location1.3 MI NE State RTE 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.40343, -119.62342
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic168 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Cedar Valley Drive over Lewis Fork Fresno River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Valley Drive 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 Cedar Valley Drive over Lewis Fork Fresno River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Valley Drive over Lewis Fork Fresno River?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Valley Drive over Lewis Fork Fresno River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.