US Bridges

S Howard Ave over Crescent Ditch

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Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI N of Mt Whitney Av · Structure no. 42C0641

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Howard Ave over Crescent Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Howard Ave over Crescent Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Howard Ave
CrossesCrescent Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of Mt Whitney Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43376, -120.03121
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic411 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Howard Ave over Crescent Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Howard Ave over Crescent Ditch 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 2021.

How much traffic does S Howard Ave over Crescent Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Howard Ave over Crescent Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns S Howard Ave over Crescent Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.