US Bridges

N Fruit Ave over Herndon Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.22 MI N Dakota Ave · Structure no. 42C0207

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,846
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fruit Ave over Herndon Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Fruit Ave over Herndon Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 10,846 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,317 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fruit Ave
CrossesHerndon Canal
Location0.22 MI N Dakota Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.7897, -119.81737
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,846 (2007)
Projected traffic15,317 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Fruit Ave over Herndon Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is N Fruit Ave over Herndon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N Fruit Ave over Herndon Canal carry?

About 10,846 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Fruit Ave over Herndon Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns N Fruit Ave over Herndon Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.