US Bridges

S Bethel Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI N of South Ave · Structure no. 42C0123

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bethel Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Bethel Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,338 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS Bethel Ave
CrossesSelma Branch C & K Canal
Location0.3 MI N of South Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.62374, -119.57475
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic2,338 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Bethel Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is S Bethel Ave over Selma Branch C & K 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Bethel Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Bethel Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S Bethel Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.