US Bridges

W Cerini Avenue over Crescent Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.0 MI West of Madera Ave · Structure no. 42C0549

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cerini Avenue over Crescent Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Cerini Avenue over Crescent Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1945, 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW Cerini Avenue
CrossesCrescent Ditch
Location1.0 MI West of Madera Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.45882, -120.08595
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2010)
Projected traffic170 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 W Cerini Avenue over Crescent Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cerini Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Cerini Avenue over Crescent Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Cerini Avenue over Crescent Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Cerini Avenue over Crescent Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.