US Bridges

E Jensen Ave over Wahtoke Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.25 MI W of Navelencia · Structure no. 42C0275

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jensen Ave over Wahtoke Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Jensen Ave over Wahtoke Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Jensen Ave
CrossesWahtoke Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Navelencia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.70526, -119.39005
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic409 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E Jensen Ave over Wahtoke Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Jensen Ave over Wahtoke 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Jensen Ave over Wahtoke Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Jensen Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Jensen Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.