US Bridges

Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1 MI N/O Lodge RD · Structure no. 42C0243

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2010 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 1939, 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesTollhouse RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 MI N/O Lodge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.01591, -119.40175
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2010)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

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 600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tollhouse RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.