AVENUE 15 1/5
Carrying AVENUE 15 1/5 over FUTURE HIGH SPEED RAIL
NEAR INTERSECT OF ROAD 29, Madera, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AVENUE 15 1/5
The AVENUE 15 1/5 bridge in Madera, California carries AVENUE 15 1/5 over FUTURE HIGH SPEED RAIL. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 142.8 meters (469 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 AVENUE 15 1/5 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
- 2022
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 142.8 m (469 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 41C0231
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AVENUE 15 1/5 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 AVENUE 15 1/5 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 AVENUE 15 1/5?
AVENUE 15 1/5 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 AVENUE 15 1/5 inspected?
AVENUE 15 1/5'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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AVENUE 15 1/5 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 AVENUE 15 1/5?
AVENUE 15 1/5 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AVENUE 15 1/5?
AVENUE 15 1/5 is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is AVENUE 15 1/5 and does age affect safety?
AVENUE 15 1/5 was built in 2022, making it 4 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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