S Hills Valley RD over Friant-Kern Canal
FairFresno County, California · 0.2 MI South of Park Blvd · Structure no. 42C0177
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,835
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Hills Valley RD over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Hills Valley RD over Friant-Kern Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,225 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Hills Valley RD over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Hills Valley RD over Friant-Kern 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 S Hills Valley RD over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 5,835 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Hills Valley RD over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S Hills Valley RD over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.