US Bridges

Excelsior Ave over Crescent Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.7 MI E West Lawn Ave · Structure no. 42C0368

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior Ave over Crescent Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Excelsior Ave over Crescent Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior Ave
CrossesCrescent Ditch
Location0.7 MI E West Lawn Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.40103, -119.94631
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic214 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Excelsior Ave over Crescent Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior Ave over Crescent 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Excelsior Ave over Crescent Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior Ave over Crescent Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior Ave over Crescent Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.