US Bridges

Indian Peak Road over M Fork Chowchilla River

Good

Mariposa County, California · 2.5 MI N/O Madera CO Line · Structure no. 40C0041

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Peak Road over M Fork Chowchilla River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indian Peak Road over M Fork Chowchilla River in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIndian Peak Road
CrossesM Fork Chowchilla River
Location2.5 MI N/O Madera CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.39189, -119.83637
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1988)
Projected traffic320 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Indian Peak Road over M Fork Chowchilla River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Peak Road over M Fork Chowchilla River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Indian Peak Road over M Fork Chowchilla River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indian Peak Road over M Fork Chowchilla River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Peak Road over M Fork Chowchilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.