US Bridges

State Route 180 WB over Fancher Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R64.89-FRE · Structure no. 42 0428L

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 WB over Fancher Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 180 WB over Fancher Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,247 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 180 WB
CrossesFancher Creek Canal
Location06-FRE-180-R64.89-FRE
RouteState Highway 180
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.74418, -119.66897
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2015)
Projected traffic15,247 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Fancher Creek Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 180 WB over Fancher 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 October 2023.

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

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 WB over Fancher Creek Canal?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 WB over Fancher Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.