CHOWCHILLA BLVD
Carrying CHOWCHILLA BLVD over BERENDA SLOUGH
0.2 MI NW AVE 24 1/2, Madera, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHOWCHILLA BLVD
The CHOWCHILLA BLVD bridge in Madera, California carries CHOWCHILLA BLVD over BERENDA SLOUGH. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 18 sections, stretching 146.0 meters (479 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,446 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHOWCHILLA BLVD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1931
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 18
- Structure Length
- 146.0 m (479 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,446 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 41C0041
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
CHOWCHILLA BLVD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CHOWCHILLA BLVD against other structures in Madera and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CHOWCHILLA BLVD?
CHOWCHILLA BLVD in Madera, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHOWCHILLA BLVD inspected?
CHOWCHILLA BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,446 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHOWCHILLA BLVD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CHOWCHILLA BLVD?
CHOWCHILLA BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHOWCHILLA BLVD?
CHOWCHILLA BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CHOWCHILLA BLVD and does age affect safety?
CHOWCHILLA BLVD was built in 1931, making it 95 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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