US Bridges

S Sutter Ave over Zapato Chino Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.0 MI S Jayne Ave · Structure no. 42C0427

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Sutter Ave over Zapato Chino Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Sutter Ave over Zapato Chino Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS Sutter Ave
CrossesZapato Chino Creek
Location1.0 MI S Jayne Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.12288, -120.20011
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic642 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Sutter Ave over Zapato Chino Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Sutter Ave over Zapato Chino 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does S Sutter Ave over Zapato Chino Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Sutter Ave over Zapato Chino Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Sutter Ave over Zapato Chino Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.