US Bridges

N Mccall Ave over Gould Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.0 MI South of Dakota Av · Structure no. 42C0184

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Mccall Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Mccall Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 100 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,956 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN Mccall Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location1.0 MI South of Dakota Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.77203, -119.61011
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic5,956 by 2043
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

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 Mccall Ave over Gould Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is N Mccall Ave over Gould 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N Mccall Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Mccall Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Mccall Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.