US Bridges

N Academy Ave over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1MI North of Herndon Ave · Structure no. 42C0129

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Academy Ave over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying N Academy Ave over Friant-Kern Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,709 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Academy Ave
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location1MI North of Herndon Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.85106, -119.55733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2011)
Projected traffic3,709 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Academy Ave over Friant-Kern 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 2025.

How much traffic does N Academy Ave over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N Academy Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N Academy Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.