US Bridges

River View Drive over Fresno River

Fair

Madera County, California · 500 Ft E. of Goldside DR · Structure no. 41C0218

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River View Drive over Fresno River is a concrete continuous slab carrying River View Drive over Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver View Drive
CrossesFresno River
Location500 Ft E. of Goldside DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.33481, -119.70725
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic816 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 River View Drive over Fresno River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is River View Drive over Fresno River 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 2023.

How much traffic does River View Drive over Fresno River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River View Drive over Fresno River?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River View Drive over Fresno River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.