US Bridges

RD 5-1/5 Shultz RD over Chowchilla River

Good

Madera County, California · 0.2 MI N of Ave 24 · Structure no. 41C0221

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 5-1/5 Shultz RD over Chowchilla River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 5-1/5 Shultz RD over Chowchilla River 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesRD 5-1/5 Shultz RD
CrossesChowchilla River
Location0.2 MI N of Ave 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.10143, -120.44626
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 RD 5-1/5 Shultz RD over Chowchilla River built?

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

What condition is RD 5-1/5 Shultz RD over Chowchilla River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RD 5-1/5 Shultz RD over Chowchilla River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RD 5-1/5 Shultz RD over Chowchilla River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RD 5-1/5 Shultz RD over Chowchilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.