US Bridges

N. Peach Ave over Mill Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · Just South of Mckinley Av · Structure no. 42C0587

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,840
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Peach Ave over Mill Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N. Peach Ave over Mill Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 14,840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,954 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Peach Ave
CrossesMill Ditch
LocationJust South of Mckinley Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76488, -119.71813
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,840 (2006)
Projected traffic21,954 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Peach Ave over Mill Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is N. Peach Ave over Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N. Peach Ave over Mill Ditch carry?

About 14,840 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N. Peach Ave over Mill Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns N. Peach Ave over Mill Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.