Porter Ave over Wahtoke Creek
FairPosted for loadFresno County, California · 1.8 Miles North of SR 180 · Structure no. 42C0422
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Ave over Wahtoke Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Porter Ave over Wahtoke Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Porter Ave over Wahtoke Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter Ave over Wahtoke 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Porter Ave over Wahtoke Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Porter Ave over Wahtoke Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Ave over Wahtoke Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.