US Bridges

State Route 180 over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R56.10-FRE · Structure no. 42 0423

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 180 over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,501 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 180
CrossesDry Creek Canal
Location06-FRE-180-R56.10-FRE
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.73875, -119.81985
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (1999)
Projected traffic18,501 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 180 over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 180 over Dry Creek 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 180 over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns State Route 180 over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.