E Shields Ave over Dry Creek Canal
PoorFresno County, California · 0.1 MI West of Millbrook · Structure no. 42C0122
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,039
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Shields Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Shields Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,039 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,897 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Shields Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Shields Ave over Dry Creek Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does E Shields Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?
About 27,039 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is E Shields Ave over Dry Creek Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns E Shields Ave over Dry Creek Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.