US Bridges

Road 28 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.6MI N of Ave 10 · Structure no. 41C0203

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 28 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 28 over Cottonwood Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 28
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.6MI N of Ave 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.90183, -120.0375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2020)
Projected traffic339 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 28 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 28 over Cottonwood 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Road 28 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 28 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Road 28 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.