US Bridges

Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 2 MI W/O Pittman Hill RD · Structure no. 42C0238

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1952, 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesTollhouse RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 MI W/O Pittman Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.96562, -119.48426
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2012)
Projected traffic547 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Tollhouse RD over Dry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.