US Bridges

E Dinuba Ave over Travers Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.8 MI E of Buttonwillow · Structure no. 42C0081

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Dinuba Ave over Travers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Dinuba Ave over Travers Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 89 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,813 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Dinuba Ave
CrossesTravers Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Buttonwillow
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.58959, -119.41664
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2006)
Projected traffic15,813 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 E Dinuba Ave over Travers Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is E Dinuba Ave over Travers Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Dinuba Ave over Travers Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Dinuba Ave over Travers Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Dinuba Ave over Travers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.