US Bridges

SR 180 (kings Cyn) over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-79.30 · Structure no. 42 0083

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,375
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 180 (kings Cyn) over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 180 (kings Cyn) over Friant-Kern Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 78 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 5 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 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,820 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 180 (kings Cyn)
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location06-FRE-180-79.30
RouteState Highway 180
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.71546, -119.4249
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,375 (2009)
Projected traffic11,820 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 SR 180 (kings Cyn) over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 180 (kings Cyn) over Friant-Kern 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 SR 180 (kings Cyn) over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 4,375 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 180 (kings Cyn) over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 180 (kings Cyn) over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.