US Bridges

N. Clovis Ave over Mill Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · South of Mckinley Av · Structure no. 42C0105

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,496
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Clovis Ave over Mill Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying N. Clovis Ave over Mill Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 104 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 35,496 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,169 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN. Clovis Ave
CrossesMill Ditch
LocationSouth of Mckinley Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.76483, -119.70004
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,496 (2008)
Projected traffic51,169 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Clovis Ave over Mill Ditch built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is N. Clovis Ave over Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N. Clovis Ave over Mill Ditch carry?

About 35,496 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. Clovis Ave over Mill Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns N. Clovis Ave over Mill Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.