US Bridges

Road 17.5 over Berenda Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.2 MI N of Ave 17.5 · Structure no. 41C0201

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 17.5 over Berenda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 17.5 over Berenda Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 17.5
CrossesBerenda Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Ave 17.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.00734, -120.22944
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Road 17.5 over Berenda Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 17.5 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 2021.

How much traffic does Road 17.5 over Berenda Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 17.5 over Berenda Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road 17.5 over Berenda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.