US Bridges

S Frankwood Ave over Wahtoke Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI N of Adams Ave · Structure no. 42C0420

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Frankwood Ave over Wahtoke Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Frankwood Ave over Wahtoke Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Frankwood Ave
CrossesWahtoke Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Adams Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.63749, -119.4487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2010)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2042
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 S Frankwood Ave over Wahtoke Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Frankwood Ave over Wahtoke Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S Frankwood Ave over Wahtoke Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Frankwood Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Frankwood Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.