US Bridges

Lupine Drive over Mill Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI North of Elwood RD · Structure no. 42C0573

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lupine Drive over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lupine Drive over Mill Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLupine Drive
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 MI North of Elwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.78697, -119.29571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic255 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lupine Drive over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lupine Drive over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lupine Drive over Mill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lupine Drive over Mill Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lupine Drive over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.