US Bridges

S Fruit Ave over Riverdale Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.06 MI S of Riverdale Av · Structure no. 42C0234

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fruit Ave over Riverdale Ditch is a concrete slab carrying S Fruit Ave over Riverdale Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fruit Ave
CrossesRiverdale Ditch
Location0.06 MI S of Riverdale Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43743, -119.82528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2007)
Projected traffic651 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fruit Ave over Riverdale Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is S Fruit Ave over Riverdale 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 S Fruit Ave over Riverdale Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Fruit Ave over Riverdale Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Fruit Ave over Riverdale Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.