US Bridges

S Golden State Bl over Central Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.65 MI NW of Central Ave · Structure no. 42C0083

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Golden State Bl over Central Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Golden State Bl over Central Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 95 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,990 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Golden State Bl
CrossesCentral Canal
Location0.65 MI NW of Central Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.68523, -119.74214
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.5 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2004)
Projected traffic6,990 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Golden State Bl over Central Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is S Golden State Bl 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S Golden State Bl over Central Canal carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Golden State Bl over Central Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns S Golden State Bl over Central Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.