FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MALLUM RIDGE RD

Carrying MALLUM RIDGE RD over NORTH FORK WILLOW CREEK

0.7 MI E ROAD 222, Madera, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MALLUM RIDGE RD

The MALLUM RIDGE RD bridge in Madera, California carries MALLUM RIDGE RD over NORTH FORK WILLOW CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.4 meters (116 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MALLUM RIDGE RD compares

▲ 14.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of California bridges
250
Bridges in Madera · 28 in Poor condition
MALLUM RIDGE RD 46.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.1
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
35.4 m (116 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
41C0070

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MALLUM RIDGE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MALLUM RIDGE RD 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 MALLUM RIDGE RD?

MALLUM RIDGE RD in Madera, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MALLUM RIDGE RD inspected?

MALLUM RIDGE RD'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 2,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MALLUM RIDGE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MALLUM RIDGE RD?

MALLUM RIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MALLUM RIDGE RD?

MALLUM RIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MALLUM RIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

MALLUM RIDGE RD was built in 1958, making it 68 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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