US Bridges

Auberry Road over Big Dry Creek Diversion

Good

Fresno County, California · 2.2 MI N of Copper RD · Structure no. 42C0602

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auberry Road over Big Dry Creek Diversion is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Auberry Road over Big Dry Creek Diversion in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,380 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesAuberry Road
CrossesBig Dry Creek Diversion
Location2.2 MI N of Copper RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.92303, -119.70996
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2012)
Projected traffic5,380 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Auberry Road over Big Dry Creek Diversion built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auberry Road over Big Dry Creek Diversion 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Auberry Road over Big Dry Creek Diversion carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Auberry Road over Big Dry Creek Diversion?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Auberry Road over Big Dry Creek Diversion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.