US Bridges

S Bishop Ave over Crescent Ditch

FairPosted for load

Fresno County, California · 0.64 MI S/O Mt Whitney Av · Structure no. 42C0547

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bishop Ave over Crescent Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Bishop Ave over Crescent Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Bishop Ave
CrossesCrescent Ditch
Location0.64 MI S/O Mt Whitney Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.4205, -120.01321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2010)
Projected traffic214 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bishop Ave over Crescent Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bishop Ave over Crescent Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S Bishop Ave over Crescent Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S Bishop Ave over Crescent Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S Bishop Ave over Crescent Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.