US Bridges

S Derrick Ave over Cantua Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 1.5 Mi. South of I-5 · Structure no. 42C0158

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Derrick Ave over Cantua Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Derrick Ave over Cantua Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS Derrick Ave
CrossesCantua Creek
Location1.5 Mi. South of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.41399, -120.39304
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic430 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Derrick Ave over Cantua Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Derrick Ave over Cantua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S Derrick Ave over Cantua Creek carry?

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

How long is S Derrick Ave over Cantua Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Derrick Ave over Cantua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.