US Bridges

State Route 180 over Kings Slough

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-26.95 · Structure no. 42 0041

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 over Kings Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 180 over Kings Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,043 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesState Route 180
CrossesKings Slough
Location06-FRE-180-26.95
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.73272, -120.34302
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2009)
Projected traffic11,043 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 180 over Kings Slough built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is State Route 180 over Kings Slough 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 180 over Kings Slough carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 over Kings Slough?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 over Kings Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.