US Bridges

N Temperance Ave over Fancher Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI South of Belmont · Structure no. 42C0111

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Temperance Ave over Fancher Creek Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Temperance Ave over Fancher Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 100 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,564 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Temperance Ave
CrossesFancher Creek Canal
Location0.3 MI South of Belmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.74639, -119.66397
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2011)
Projected traffic7,564 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 N Temperance Ave over Fancher Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is N Temperance Ave over Fancher 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N Temperance Ave over Fancher Creek Canal carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Temperance Ave over Fancher Creek Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Temperance Ave over Fancher Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.