US Bridges

E Mckinley Ave over Herndon Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At Millbrook Ave · Structure no. 42C0188

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,398
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mckinley Ave over Herndon Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Mckinley Ave over Herndon Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 61 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 20,398 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,494 by 2047. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Mckinley Ave
CrossesHerndon Canal
LocationAt Millbrook Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.76491, -119.76381
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,398 (2007)
Projected traffic44,494 by 2047
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Mckinley Ave over Herndon Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is E Mckinley Ave over Herndon 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 E Mckinley Ave over Herndon Canal carry?

About 20,398 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Mckinley Ave over Herndon Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns E Mckinley Ave over Herndon Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.