US Bridges

Avenue 12 over Railroad Tracks (bnsf)

Good

Madera County, California · 2.6 MI East of RTE 99 · Structure no. 41C0230

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

About this bridge

Avenue 12 over Railroad Tracks (bnsf) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 12 over Railroad Tracks (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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesAvenue 12
CrossesRailroad Tracks (bnsf)
Location2.6 MI East of RTE 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.92361, -119.97439
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 24 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Railroad Tracks (bnsf) built?

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

What condition is Avenue 12 over Railroad Tracks (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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 12 over Railroad Tracks (bnsf) carry?

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

How long is Avenue 12 over Railroad Tracks (bnsf)?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 12 over Railroad Tracks (bnsf)?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.