US Bridges

Parkfield Grade over Warthan Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.34 MI East of SR 198 · Structure no. 42C0619

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkfield Grade over Warthan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parkfield Grade over Warthan Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesParkfield Grade
CrossesWarthan Creek
Location0.34 MI East of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.08525, -120.47864
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2010)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Parkfield Grade over Warthan Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkfield Grade over Warthan 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Parkfield Grade over Warthan Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parkfield Grade over Warthan Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parkfield Grade over Warthan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.