US Bridges

N Piedra RD over Byrd Slough

Good

Fresno County, California · 1.95 MI S Weldon Ave · Structure no. 42C0277

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Piedra RD over Byrd Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Piedra RD over Byrd Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN Piedra RD
CrossesByrd Slough
Location1.95 MI S Weldon Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.75037, -119.44571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2010)
Projected traffic3,247 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N Piedra RD over Byrd Slough built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Piedra RD over Byrd Slough 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 N Piedra RD over Byrd Slough carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Piedra RD over Byrd Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Piedra RD over Byrd Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.