US Bridges

Avenue 12 over Future RD & Tracks(chsr)

Good

Madera County, California · 2.2 MI East of RTE 99 · Structure no. 41C0227

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 12 over Future RD & Tracks(chsr) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 12 over Future RD & Tracks(chsr) 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAvenue 12
CrossesFuture RD & Tracks(chsr)
Location2.2 MI East of RTE 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.92365, -119.98153
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 12 over Future RD & Tracks(chsr) built?

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

What condition is Avenue 12 over Future RD & Tracks(chsr) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 12 over Future RD & Tracks(chsr) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 12 over Future RD & Tracks(chsr)?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 12 over Future RD & Tracks(chsr)?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.