US Bridges

E Mckinley Ave over Mill Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.2 MI East of Temperance · Structure no. 42C0302

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mckinley Ave over Mill Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Mckinley Ave over Mill Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,416 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Mckinley Ave
CrossesMill Ditch
Location1.2 MI East of Temperance
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76475, -119.64204
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic4,416 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mckinley Ave over Mill Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mckinley Ave over Mill Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E Mckinley Ave over Mill Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Mckinley Ave over Mill Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E Mckinley Ave over Mill Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.