N. First ST over Dry Creek Canal
FairFresno County, California · South of Andersen DR · Structure no. 42C0198
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,941
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N. First ST over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying N. First ST over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 71 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 19,941 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,372 by 2047. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N. First ST over Dry Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is N. First 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. First ST over Dry Creek Canal carry?
About 19,941 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N. First ST over Dry Creek Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns N. First ST over Dry Creek Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.