US Bridges

North Fork RD-200 over Fine Gold Creek

Good

Madera County, California · 7.8 Miles NE of SH 41 · Structure no. 41C0217

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fork RD-200 over Fine Gold Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Fork RD-200 over Fine Gold Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 45.4 mi (73 km).

CarriesNorth Fork RD-200
CrossesFine Gold Creek
Location7.8 Miles NE of SH 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.17796, -119.63017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length386 ft (117.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed45.4 mi (73 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 North Fork RD-200 over Fine Gold Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Fork RD-200 over Fine Gold 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North Fork RD-200 over Fine Gold Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Fork RD-200 over Fine Gold Creek?

The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns North Fork RD-200 over Fine Gold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.