US Bridges

N Academy Ave over Fresno Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.4 MI South of Mckinley · Structure no. 42C0126

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Academy Ave over Fresno Canal is a steel arch - deck carrying N Academy Ave over Fresno Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 83 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Academy Ave
CrossesFresno Canal
Location0.4 MI South of Mckinley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75835, -119.55611
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2012)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Academy Ave over Fresno Canal built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is N Academy Ave over Fresno 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N Academy Ave over Fresno Canal carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Academy Ave over Fresno Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns N Academy Ave over Fresno Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.