US Bridges

Avenue 15 1/5 over Future High Speed Rail

Good

Madera County, California · Near Intersect of Road 29 · Structure no. 41C0231

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
469 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 15 1/5 over Future High Speed Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 15 1/5 over Future High Speed Rail in Madera County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 469 ft (142.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesAvenue 15 1/5
CrossesFuture High Speed Rail
LocationNear Intersect of Road 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.97433, -120.01971
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length469 ft (142.8 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Avenue 15 1/5 over Future High Speed Rail built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 15 1/5 over Future High Speed Rail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 15 1/5 over Future High Speed Rail carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 15 1/5 over Future High Speed Rail?

The structure is 469 ft (142.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 15 1/5 over Future High Speed Rail?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.