N Friant Road SB over Little Dry Creek
FairFresno County, California · 1.0 MI North of Willow Av · Structure no. 42C0172L
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Friant Road SB over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Friant Road SB over Little Dry Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,313 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Friant Road SB over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Friant Road SB over Little Dry 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does N Friant Road SB over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N Friant Road SB over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns N Friant Road SB over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.