W Panoche Road over Silver Creek
FairFresno County, California · 5.0 Mi. Southwest of I-5 · Structure no. 42C0279
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Panoche Road over Silver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Panoche Road over Silver Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 84 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Panoche Road over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is W Panoche Road over Silver 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does W Panoche Road over Silver Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is W Panoche Road over Silver Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns W Panoche Road over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.