US Bridges

E North Ave over Central Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · Just West of Chestnut Ave · Structure no. 42C0202

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E North Ave over Central Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E North Ave over Central Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,832 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE North Ave
CrossesCentral Canal
LocationJust West of Chestnut Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.69241, -119.73683
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2009)
Projected traffic6,832 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 North Ave over Central Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is E North Ave over Central 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E North Ave over Central Canal carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E North Ave over Central Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E North Ave over Central Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.