US Bridges

S Cedar Ave over Liberty Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.08 MI N of Coleman Ave · Structure no. 42C0620

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Cedar Ave over Liberty Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Cedar Ave over Liberty Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Cedar Ave
CrossesLiberty Ditch
Location0.08 MI N of Coleman Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.47023, -119.76243
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Cedar Ave over Liberty Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Cedar Ave over Liberty 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S Cedar Ave over Liberty Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Cedar Ave over Liberty Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S Cedar Ave over Liberty Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.