S Clovis Ave over Liberty Ditch
PoorPosted for loadFresno County, California · 1.0 MI South of Davis Ave · Structure no. 42C0528
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Clovis Ave over Liberty Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Clovis Ave over Liberty Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Clovis Ave over Liberty Ditch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Clovis Ave over Liberty 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 S Clovis Ave over Liberty Ditch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Clovis Ave over Liberty Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns S Clovis Ave over Liberty Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.