US Bridges

Auberry Road over Little Dry Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 5.38 MI N Copper Ave · Structure no. 42C0266

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auberry Road over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Auberry Road over Little Dry Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,671 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesAuberry Road
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location5.38 MI N Copper Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.94759, -119.66908
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic8,671 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Auberry Road over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Auberry Road over Little Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Auberry Road over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Auberry Road over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Auberry Road over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.