US Bridges

S Fairfax Ave over Panoche Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 2.7 MI S/O Belmont Ave · Structure no. 42C0145

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fairfax Ave over Panoche Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Fairfax Ave over Panoche Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,272 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fairfax Ave
CrossesPanoche Creek
Location2.7 MI S/O Belmont Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70809, -120.56788
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2004)
Projected traffic1,272 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 S Fairfax Ave over Panoche Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fairfax Ave over Panoche 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Fairfax Ave over Panoche Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is S Fairfax Ave over Panoche Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Fairfax Ave over Panoche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.