US Bridges

E Patterson Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At Delphia Ave · Structure no. 42C0581

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
506
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Patterson Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying E Patterson Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2047. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Patterson Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationAt Delphia Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75584, -119.794
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2003)
Projected traffic333 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Patterson Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Patterson Ave over Dry Creek Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E Patterson Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Patterson Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E Patterson Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.