W Laguna Ave over Crescent Ditch
PoorFresno County, California · 0.9 MI East of Bishop Ave · Structure no. 42C0372
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Laguna Ave over Crescent Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Laguna Ave over Crescent Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Laguna Ave over Crescent Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Laguna 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 W Laguna Ave over Crescent Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is W Laguna 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 20 ft wide.
Who owns W Laguna Ave over Crescent Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.