US Bridges

W Mt Whitney Ave over Burrel Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.7 MI E of S Marks Ave · Structure no. 42C0160

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mt Whitney Ave over Burrel Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Mt Whitney Ave over Burrel Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 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 6 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,824 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Mt Whitney Ave
CrossesBurrel Ditch
Location0.7 MI E of S Marks Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43097, -119.8382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2004)
Projected traffic9,824 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W Mt Whitney Ave over Burrel Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is W Mt Whitney Ave over Burrel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Mt Whitney Ave over Burrel Ditch carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Mt Whitney Ave over Burrel Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns W Mt Whitney Ave over Burrel Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.