US Bridges

E Elkhorn Ave over Liberty Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.4 MI East of S.R. 41 · Structure no. 42C0181

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Elkhorn Ave over Liberty Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Elkhorn Ave over Liberty Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesE Elkhorn Ave
CrossesLiberty Ditch
Location0.4 MI East of S.R. 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.48931, -119.78464
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2011)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Elkhorn Ave over Liberty Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Elkhorn Ave over Liberty 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 Elkhorn Ave over Liberty Ditch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Elkhorn Ave over Liberty Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Elkhorn Ave over Liberty Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.