Golden State DR over Berenda Creek
FairMadera County, California · 0.6 MI S of Ave 20 · Structure no. 41C0191
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Golden State DR over Berenda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Golden State DR over Berenda 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Golden State DR over Berenda Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Golden State DR over Berenda 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Golden State DR over Berenda Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Golden State DR over Berenda Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Golden State DR over Berenda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.