US Bridges

S Westlawn Ave over Crescent Ditch

Poor

Fresno County, California · 0.15 MI N of Excelsior Av · Structure no. 42C0369

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Westlawn Ave over Crescent Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Westlawn Ave over Crescent Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS Westlawn Ave
CrossesCrescent Ditch
Location0.15 MI N of Excelsior Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.40358, -119.95921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Westlawn Ave over Crescent Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Westlawn Ave over Crescent Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does S Westlawn Ave over Crescent Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Westlawn Ave over Crescent Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns S Westlawn Ave over Crescent Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.