US Bridges

E. Herndon Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.15 MI E/O Villa Ave · Structure no. 42C0115

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,600
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Herndon Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Herndon Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,052 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Herndon Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
Location0.15 MI E/O Villa Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.83743, -119.71079
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2009)
Projected traffic44,052 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Herndon Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Herndon Ave over Dry 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does E. Herndon Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Herndon Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns E. Herndon Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.