US Bridges

State Route 180 over Wahtoke Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-81.90 · Structure no. 42 0438

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,375
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 over Wahtoke Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 180 over Wahtoke Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,820 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 180
CrossesWahtoke Creek
Location06-FRE-180-81.90
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.71953, -119.37954
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 180 over Wahtoke Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 180 over Wahtoke Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 180 over Wahtoke Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 180 over Wahtoke Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 over Wahtoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.