US Bridges

County Road 19 over Chowchilla River

Good

Madera County, California · 1.8 Mi. North of Ave. 26 · Structure no. 41C0198

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Chowchilla River is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 19 over Chowchilla River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesChowchilla River
Location1.8 Mi. North of Ave. 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.16172, -120.202
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic424 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Chowchilla River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Chowchilla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Chowchilla River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Chowchilla River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Chowchilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.