US Bridges

Avenue 15 over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 1.5 MI West of S.H 41 · Structure no. 41C0202

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 15 over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 15 over Little Dry Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 15
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location1.5 MI West of S.H 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.96675, -119.82094
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,664 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Avenue 15 over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 15 over Little Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 15 over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 15 over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 15 over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.