US Bridges

E Central Ave over (wahtoke) Diversion Chan

Fair

Fresno County, California · West of Pederson Ave · Structure no. 42C0336

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Central Ave over (wahtoke) Diversion Chan is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Central Ave over (wahtoke) Diversion Chan in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Central Ave
Crosses(wahtoke) Diversion Chan
LocationWest of Pederson Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.67754, -119.40624
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2003)
Projected traffic1,734 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Central Ave over (wahtoke) Diversion Chan built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is E Central Ave over (wahtoke) Diversion Chan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Central Ave over (wahtoke) Diversion Chan carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Central Ave over (wahtoke) Diversion Chan?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E Central Ave over (wahtoke) Diversion Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.