US Bridges

Road 23 over Dry Creek

Good

Madera County, California · 0.1 Mile N of Ave 18 · Structure no. 41C0213

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 23 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 23 over Dry Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRoad 23
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.1 Mile N of Ave 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.01236, -120.12865
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2016)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Road 23 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 23 over Dry Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 23 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 23 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Road 23 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.