US Bridges

Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.7 MI N Pittman Hill RD · Structure no. 42C0242

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2006 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 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesTollhouse RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.7 MI N Pittman Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.97948, -119.43174
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2006)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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 1,600 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.