US Bridges

Whitesbridge Road over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.15 MI E/O Hughes-West · Structure no. 42C0667

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitesbridge Road over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying Whitesbridge Road over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 106 years old, older 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 5 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 10,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,119 by 2047. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitesbridge Road
CrossesDry Creek Canal
Location0.15 MI E/O Hughes-West
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.73574, -119.82711
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2009)
Projected traffic20,119 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Whitesbridge Road over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Whitesbridge Road over Dry Creek Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Whitesbridge Road over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Whitesbridge Road over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Whitesbridge Road over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.