Dirt Road over Big Creek
FairPosted for loadFresno County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051552000001029
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Dirt Road over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dirt Road over Big Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dirt Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dirt Road over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Dirt Road over Big Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Dirt Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dirt Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.