US Bridges

S Crawford Ave over California Vinyard Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.9 MI N/O Manning Ave · Structure no. 42C0563

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Crawford Ave over California Vinyard Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Crawford Ave over California Vinyard Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,715 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Crawford Ave
CrossesCalifornia Vinyard Ditch
Location0.9 MI N/O Manning Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.61644, -119.37656
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2009)
Projected traffic1,715 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Crawford Ave over California Vinyard Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Crawford Ave over California Vinyard 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Crawford Ave over California Vinyard Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Crawford Ave over California Vinyard Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Crawford Ave over California Vinyard Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.