US Bridges

E South Ave over California Vinyard Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI E of Crawford Ave · Structure no. 42C0424

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E South Ave over California Vinyard Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying E South Ave over California Vinyard Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 100 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE South Ave
CrossesCalifornia Vinyard Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of Crawford Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.61814, -119.37314
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2010)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 South Ave over California Vinyard Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is E South Ave over California Vinyard Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does E South Ave over California Vinyard Ditch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E South Ave over California Vinyard Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E South Ave over California Vinyard Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.