US Bridges

SR 180 WB over First Street

Poor

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R58.86-FRE · Structure no. 42 0323L

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 180 WB over First Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 180 WB over First Street in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,043 by 2046. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 180 WB
CrossesFirst Street
Location06-FRE-180-R58.86-FRE
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.75478, -119.77276
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,000 (2016)
Projected traffic78,043 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 180 WB over First Street built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 180 WB over First Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 180 WB over First Street carry?

About 79,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 180 WB over First Street?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 180 WB over First Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.