US Bridges

E Adams Ave over Wahtoke Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI E of Reed Avenue · Structure no. 42C0598

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Adams Ave over Wahtoke Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Adams Ave over Wahtoke Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Adams Ave
CrossesWahtoke Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Reed Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.63324, -119.45641
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2006)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2042
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Adams Ave over Wahtoke Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Adams Ave over Wahtoke 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E Adams Ave over Wahtoke Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Adams Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns E Adams Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.