US Bridges

N Temperance Ave over Mill Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI South of Clinton · Structure no. 42C0112

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Temperance Ave over Mill Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Temperance Ave over Mill Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,398 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Temperance Ave
CrossesMill Ditch
Location0.3 MI South of Clinton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76704, -119.66402
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2010)
Projected traffic6,398 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Temperance Ave over Mill Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Temperance 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N Temperance Ave over Mill Ditch carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Temperance Ave over Mill Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Temperance Ave over Mill Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.