Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek
FairFresno County, California · West of Mistletoe Lane · Structure no. 42C0476
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 80 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Sand Creek RD over Sand 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.