US Bridges

Road 27 (lake St) over Railroad (chsr Bnsf)

Good

Madera County, California · North of Avenue 17 · Structure no. 41C0229

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
636 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Road 27 (lake St) over Railroad (chsr Bnsf) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 27 (lake St) over Railroad (chsr Bnsf) 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoad 27 (lake St)
CrossesRailroad (chsr Bnsf)
LocationNorth of Avenue 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.00576, -120.05614
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Road 27 (lake St) over Railroad (chsr Bnsf) built?

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

What condition is Road 27 (lake St) over Railroad (chsr Bnsf) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Road 27 (lake St) over Railroad (chsr Bnsf) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Road 27 (lake St) over Railroad (chsr Bnsf)?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Road 27 (lake St) over Railroad (chsr Bnsf)?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.