US Bridges

West Jayne Ave over San Luis Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 2.5 MI E of SR 269 · Structure no. 42C0156

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

West Jayne Ave over San Luis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Jayne 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2037. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Jayne Ave
CrossesSan Luis Canal
Location2.5 MI E of SR 269
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.13808, -120.0583
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 West Jayne Ave over San Luis Canal built?

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

What condition is West Jayne 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does West Jayne Ave over San Luis Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Jayne Ave over San Luis Canal?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Jayne Ave over San Luis Canal?

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