N Fancher Ave over Mill Ditch
PoorPosted for loadFresno County, California · 0.3 MI South of Mckinley · Structure no. 42C0519
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Fancher Ave over Mill Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Fancher Ave over Mill Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 86 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 N Fancher Ave over Mill Ditch built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is N Fancher Ave over Mill Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does N Fancher Ave over Mill Ditch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N Fancher Ave over Mill Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N Fancher Ave over Mill Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.