RIVER VIEW DRIVE
Carrying RIVER VIEW DRIVE over FRESNO RIVER
500 FT E. OF GOLDSIDE DR, Madera, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER VIEW DRIVE
The RIVER VIEW DRIVE bridge in Madera, California carries RIVER VIEW DRIVE over FRESNO RIVER. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 35.0 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVER VIEW DRIVE 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
- 1980
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 35.0 m (115 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 41C0218
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIVER VIEW DRIVE 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 RIVER VIEW DRIVE 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 RIVER VIEW DRIVE?
RIVER VIEW DRIVE in Madera, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVER VIEW DRIVE inspected?
RIVER VIEW DRIVE'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 500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER VIEW DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIVER VIEW DRIVE?
RIVER VIEW DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER VIEW DRIVE?
RIVER VIEW DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RIVER VIEW DRIVE and does age affect safety?
RIVER VIEW DRIVE was built in 1980, making it 46 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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