US Bridges

State Route 180 over Four Mile Slough

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-31.33 · Structure no. 42 0048

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 over Four Mile Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 180 over Four Mile Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,811 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 180
CrossesFour Mile Slough
Location06-FRE-180-31.33
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.73432, -120.26407
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2009)
Projected traffic10,811 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Four Mile Slough built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 180 over Four Mile 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 Four Mile Slough carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 over Four Mile Slough?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 over Four Mile Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.