US Bridges

S Alta Ave over Travers Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI N of South Ave · Structure no. 42C0179

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Alta Ave over Travers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Alta Ave over Travers Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,712 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Alta Ave
CrossesTravers Creek
Location0.3 MI N of South Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.62338, -119.39486
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2010)
Projected traffic10,712 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Alta Ave over Travers Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Alta Ave over Travers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Alta Ave over Travers Creek carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Alta Ave over Travers Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S Alta Ave over Travers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.