US Bridges

E American Ave over No Name Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.6 MI West of SR 63 · Structure no. 42C0560

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E American Ave over No Name Ditch is a concrete slab carrying E American Ave over No Name Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 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 6 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE American Ave
CrossesNo Name Ditch
Location0.6 MI West of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.66076, -119.31566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2010)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 E American Ave over No Name Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is E American Ave over No Name 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 E American Ave over No Name Ditch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E American Ave over No Name Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E American Ave over No Name Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.