US Bridges

Avenue 18 over Berenda Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · East of CR 17.5 · Structure no. 41C0192

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 18 over Berenda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 18 over Berenda Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 18
CrossesBerenda Creek
LocationEast of CR 17.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.01105, -120.22675
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic448 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 18 over Berenda Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 18 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 Avenue 18 over Berenda Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 18 over Berenda Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 18 over Berenda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.