US Bridges

Hughes-West Diagnl over State Route 180

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R55.30-FRE · Structure no. 42 0434

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes-West Diagnl over State Route 180 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hughes-West Diagnl over State Route 180 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2044. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHughes-West Diagnl
CrossesState Route 180
Location06-FRE-180-R55.30-FRE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.7384, -119.8324
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hughes-West Diagnl over State Route 180 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes-West Diagnl over State Route 180 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Hughes-West Diagnl over State Route 180 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hughes-West Diagnl over State Route 180?

The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes-West Diagnl over State Route 180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.