US Bridges

E Adams Ave over Travers Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI E Alta Ave · Structure no. 42C0415

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Adams Ave over Travers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Adams Ave over Travers Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 86 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Adams Ave
CrossesTravers Creek
Location0.2 MI E Alta Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.63289, -119.39228
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Adams Ave over Travers Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is E Adams Ave over Travers 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Adams Ave over Travers Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Adams Ave over Travers Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Adams Ave over Travers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.