US Bridges

Avenue 25 over Ash Slough

Good

Madera County, California · 0.5 MI E of Road 12 · Structure no. 41C0222

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 25 over Ash Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 25 over Ash Slough in Madera County, California. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvenue 25
CrossesAsh Slough
Location0.5 MI E of Road 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.11383, -120.32087
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Avenue 25 over Ash Slough built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 25 over Ash Slough 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 25 over Ash Slough carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 25 over Ash Slough?

The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 25 over Ash Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.