E Shields Ave over Fancher Creek
FairFresno County, California · 0.5 MI East of Academy Av · Structure no. 42C0329
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Shields Ave over Fancher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Shields Ave over Fancher Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Shields Ave over Fancher Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Shields Ave over Fancher 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does E Shields Ave over Fancher Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Shields Ave over Fancher Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns E Shields Ave over Fancher Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.