US Bridges

S Fairfax Ave over San Luis Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 2.7 MI S of Belmont Ave · Structure no. 42C0146

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

S Fairfax Ave over San Luis Canal is a concrete culvert carrying S Fairfax Ave 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Fairfax Ave
CrossesSan Luis Canal
Location2.7 MI S of Belmont Ave
Coordinates36.70889, -120.5679
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadPedestrian
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2037
Trucks20%
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

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther State 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 Fairfax Ave over San Luis Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fairfax Ave 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 February 2020.

How much traffic does S Fairfax Ave over San Luis Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S Fairfax Ave over San Luis Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns S Fairfax Ave over San Luis Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.