US Bridges

N Friant Road NB over Little Dry Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 1.0 MI North of Willow Av · Structure no. 42C0172R

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
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 NB over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Friant Road NB over Little Dry Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,285 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesN Friant Road NB
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location1.0 MI North of Willow Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.93424, -119.73004
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2012)
Projected traffic4,285 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 N Friant Road NB over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Friant Road NB over Little Dry 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N Friant Road NB 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 NB 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 39 ft wide.

Who owns N Friant Road NB over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.