US Bridges

E Belmont Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · East of Broadway · Structure no. 42C0130

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Belmont Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Belmont Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,351 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Belmont Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationEast of Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.75031, -119.80155
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2009)
Projected traffic27,351 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Belmont Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Belmont Ave over Dry Creek Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Belmont Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns E Belmont Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.