US Bridges

E Manning Ave over Travers Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.6 MI W Alta Ave · Structure no. 42C0175

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Manning Ave over Travers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E Manning Ave over Travers Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1942, 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,444 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Manning Ave
CrossesTravers Creek
Location0.6 MI W Alta Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.604, -119.40595
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2011)
Projected traffic22,444 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Manning Ave over Travers Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is E Manning Ave over Travers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E Manning Ave over Travers Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Manning Ave over Travers Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Manning Ave over Travers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.