N West Ave over Herndon Canal
GoodFresno County, California · North of Ashlan Ave · Structure no. 42C0190
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,183
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N West Ave over Herndon Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N West Ave over Herndon Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 62 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 16,183 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,760 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N West Ave over Herndon Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is N West Ave over Herndon 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 West Ave over Herndon Canal carry?
About 16,183 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N West Ave over Herndon Canal?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns N West Ave over Herndon Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.