US Bridges

Nees Ave over Dry Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.02 MI E/O Clovis Ave · Structure no. 42C0642

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nees Ave over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nees Ave over Dry Creek 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,744 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNees Ave
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.02 MI E/O Clovis Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.85191, -119.70348
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2009)
Projected traffic3,744 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nees Ave over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Nees Ave over Dry 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Nees Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nees Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nees Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.