US Bridges

E Jefferson Ave over Wahtoke Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.31 MI W Buttonwillow Av · Structure no. 42C0237

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jefferson Ave over Wahtoke Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Jefferson Ave over Wahtoke Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Jefferson Ave
CrossesWahtoke Creek
Location0.31 MI W Buttonwillow Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.65479, -119.43628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2010)
Projected traffic612 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Jefferson Ave over Wahtoke Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is E Jefferson Ave over Wahtoke 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 E Jefferson Ave over Wahtoke Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E Jefferson Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Jefferson Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.