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State Route 180 over Kingsburg Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R74.50 · Structure no. 42 0069

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 over Kingsburg Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 180 over Kingsburg Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,487 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 180
CrossesKingsburg Canal
Location06-FRE-180-R74.50
RouteState Highway 180
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.73419, -119.50449
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2009)
Projected traffic11,487 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kingsburg Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 180 over Kingsburg Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 180 over Kingsburg Canal carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 over Kingsburg Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 over Kingsburg Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.