US Bridges

N. Millbrook Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI North of Shields · Structure no. 42C0216

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,269
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Millbrook Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N. Millbrook Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 73 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 10,269 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,127 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Millbrook Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
Location0.1 MI North of Shields
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.78108, -119.76339
Functional classUrban Collector

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,269 (2005)
Projected traffic13,127 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. Millbrook Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

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

About 10,269 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns N. Millbrook Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.