N. Russell Avenue over San Luis Canal
GoodFresno County, California · 1.8 MI S/O Shields Av · Structure no. 42C0141
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
N. Russell Avenue over San Luis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Russell Avenue over San Luis Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N. Russell Avenue over San Luis Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is N. Russell Avenue over San Luis 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does N. Russell Avenue over San Luis Canal carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N. Russell Avenue over San Luis Canal?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns N. Russell Avenue over San Luis Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.