US Bridges

Trimmer Springs RD over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 3 MI E/O Maxson RD · Structure no. 42C0481

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trimmer Springs RD over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trimmer Springs RD over Sycamore Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesTrimmer Springs RD
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location3 MI E/O Maxson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.91779, -119.27559
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic490 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Trimmer Springs RD over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trimmer Springs RD over Sycamore 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 Trimmer Springs RD over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Trimmer Springs RD over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Trimmer Springs RD over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.