W California Ave over Dry Creek Canal
FairFresno County, California · At S Marks Ave · Structure no. 42C0165
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W California Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W California Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,909 by 2047. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 213 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W California Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is W California Ave over Dry Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does W California Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W California Ave over Dry Creek Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 213 ft wide.
Who owns W California Ave over Dry Creek Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.