US Bridges

N. Cedar Ave over Mill Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · South of Mckinley Ave · Structure no. 42C0200

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,549
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Cedar Ave over Mill Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N. Cedar Ave over Mill Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 77 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 19,549 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,494 by 2047. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Cedar Ave
CrossesMill Ditch
LocationSouth of Mckinley Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76481, -119.75438
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,549 (2007)
Projected traffic44,494 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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. Cedar Ave over Mill Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is N. Cedar Ave over Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N. Cedar Ave over Mill Ditch carry?

About 19,549 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Cedar Ave over Mill Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns N. Cedar Ave over Mill Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.