US Bridges

Huntington Lake RD over Big Creek (huntington)

Fair

Fresno County, California · 6.45 MI N of S.H. 168 · Structure no. 42C0064

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington Lake RD over Big Creek (huntington) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huntington Lake RD over Big Creek (huntington) in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntington Lake RD
CrossesBig Creek (huntington)
Location6.45 MI N of S.H. 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.20416, -119.23753
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic678 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Huntington Lake RD over Big Creek (huntington) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntington Lake RD over Big Creek (huntington) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Huntington Lake RD over Big Creek (huntington) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Huntington Lake RD over Big Creek (huntington)?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington Lake RD over Big Creek (huntington)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.