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N Fairfax Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.6 MI North of Nees Ave · Structure no. 42C0147

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fairfax Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying N Fairfax Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fairfax Ave
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location1.6 MI North of Nees Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.87421, -120.5632
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic790 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Fairfax Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fairfax Ave over Delta-Mendota 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N Fairfax Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Fairfax Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Fairfax Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.