US Bridges

Redinger Lake Road over Willow Creek

Fair

Madera County, California · 4.8 Miles East of RD 222 · Structure no. 41C0211

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redinger Lake Road over Willow Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Redinger Lake Road over Willow Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRedinger Lake Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location4.8 Miles East of RD 222
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.15017, -119.46045
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Redinger Lake Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redinger Lake Road over Willow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Redinger Lake Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Redinger Lake Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Redinger Lake Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.