US Bridges

E Jensen Ave over Central Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · West of Chestnut Ave · Structure no. 42C0053

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,940
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jensen Ave over Central Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Jensen Ave over Central Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 70 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 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 14,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,633 by 2047. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Jensen Ave
CrossesCentral Canal
LocationWest of Chestnut Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70685, -119.73679
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,940 (2011)
Projected traffic30,633 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 E Jensen Ave over Central Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is E Jensen Ave over Central 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 E Jensen Ave over Central Canal carry?

About 14,940 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Jensen Ave over Central Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns E Jensen Ave over Central Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.