US Bridges

N Brawley Ave over Herndon Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · South of Shaw Ave · Structure no. 42C0114

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,654
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Brawley Ave over Herndon Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Brawley Ave over Herndon Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 13,654 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,317 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN Brawley Ave
CrossesHerndon Canal
LocationSouth of Shaw Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.80751, -119.86241
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,654 (2010)
Projected traffic15,317 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N Brawley Ave over Herndon Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is N Brawley Ave over Herndon 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 N Brawley Ave over Herndon Canal carry?

About 13,654 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Brawley Ave over Herndon Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns N Brawley Ave over Herndon Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.