US Bridges

N. Peach Ave over Gould Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · At Ashlan Ave · Structure no. 42C0187

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,859
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Peach Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N. Peach Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 13,859 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,633 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN. Peach Ave
CrossesGould Canal
LocationAt Ashlan Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.79393, -119.71834
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,859 (2011)
Projected traffic30,633 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Peach Ave over Gould Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Peach Ave over Gould 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N. Peach Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 13,859 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Peach Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns N. Peach Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.