US Bridges

E Mount Whitney Av over Big B Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI East of Peach Ave · Structure no. 42C0161

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mount Whitney Av over Big B Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Mount Whitney Av over Big B Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 97 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,833 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Mount Whitney Av
CrossesBig B Ditch
Location0.3 MI East of Peach Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43097, -119.72161
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2012)
Projected traffic3,833 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 E Mount Whitney Av over Big B Ditch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is E Mount Whitney Av over Big B 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 E Mount Whitney Av over Big B Ditch carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is E Mount Whitney Av over Big B Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Mount Whitney Av over Big B Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.