US Bridges

State Route 180 over Lone Tree Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R73.70 · Structure no. 42 0440L

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,125
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 over Lone Tree Canal is a concrete slab carrying State Route 180 over Lone Tree Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,762 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 180
CrossesLone Tree Canal
Location06-FRE-180-R73.70
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.73587, -119.51815
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2009)
Projected traffic5,762 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Lone Tree Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 180 over Lone Tree 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 over Lone Tree Canal carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 over Lone Tree Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 over Lone Tree Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.