US Bridges

N. Cedar Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · South of Dakota Ave · Structure no. 42C0201

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,236
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Cedar Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying N. Cedar Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 64 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 18,236 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,009 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Cedar Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationSouth of Dakota Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.78646, -119.75418
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,236 (2011)
Projected traffic35,009 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. Cedar Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is N. Cedar Ave over Dry Creek 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. Cedar Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 18,236 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Cedar Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns N. Cedar Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.