US Bridges

N Fresno ST over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · South of Mckinley Ave · Structure no. 42C0197

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,758
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fresno ST over Dry Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Fresno ST over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 67 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 11,758 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,472 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Fresno ST
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationSouth of Mckinley Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.76423, -119.7814
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,758 (2011)
Projected traffic24,472 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 N Fresno ST over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is N Fresno ST over Dry Creek 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 N Fresno ST over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 11,758 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Fresno ST over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns N Fresno ST over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.