US Bridges

Maxson Road over Watts Creek Tributary

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI E Watt Valley RD · Structure no. 42C0133

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxson Road over Watts Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Maxson Road over Watts Creek Tributary in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxson Road
CrossesWatts Creek Tributary
Location0.3 MI E Watt Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.93283, -119.34536
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic158 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 Maxson Road over Watts Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxson Road over Watts Creek Tributary 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 Maxson Road over Watts Creek Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maxson Road over Watts Creek Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Maxson Road over Watts Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.