US Bridges

Park Blvd over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · West of Hills Valley RD · Structure no. 42C0091

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Blvd over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Park Blvd over Friant-Kern Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Blvd
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
LocationWest of Hills Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.62443, -119.30578
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Blvd over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Blvd over Friant-Kern 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Park Blvd over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Blvd over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Park Blvd over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.