US Bridges

E. Lincoln Ave over Wahtoke Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.32 MI W Buttonwillow Av · Structure no. 42C0685

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Lincoln Ave over Wahtoke Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Lincoln Ave over Wahtoke Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Lincoln Ave
CrossesWahtoke Creek
Location0.32 MI W Buttonwillow Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.64756, -119.43665
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2010)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E. Lincoln Ave over Wahtoke Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Lincoln Ave over Wahtoke 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does E. Lincoln Ave over Wahtoke Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E. Lincoln Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E. Lincoln Ave over Wahtoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.