W Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal
FairFresno County, California · 0.2 MI East of Hughes Ave · Structure no. 42C0219
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,015
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 100 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 3,015 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2047. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is W Nielsen Ave over Houghton 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 W Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal carry?
About 3,015 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns W Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.