US Bridges

E Manning Ave over Alta East Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI E of Hill Ave · Structure no. 42C0176

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Manning Ave over Alta East Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Manning Ave over Alta East Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,758 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Manning Ave
CrossesAlta East Branch Canal
Location0.2 MI E of Hill Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.60305, -119.33544
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2012)
Projected traffic10,758 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 E Manning Ave over Alta East Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Manning Ave over Alta East Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Manning Ave over Alta East Branch Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Manning Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Manning Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.