US Bridges

W Mt Whitney Ave over Crescent Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI East of Howard Ave · Structure no. 42C0058

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mt Whitney Ave over Crescent Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Mt Whitney Ave over Crescent Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,061 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Mt Whitney Ave
CrossesCrescent Ditch
Location0.2 MI East of Howard Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.42985, -120.02616
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2011)
Projected traffic4,061 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W Mt Whitney Ave over Crescent Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mt Whitney Ave over Crescent Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Mt Whitney Ave over Crescent Ditch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is W Mt Whitney Ave over Crescent Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W Mt Whitney Ave over Crescent Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.