US Bridges

E. Barstow Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · West of Peach Ave · Structure no. 42C0223

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Barstow Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete culvert carrying E. Barstow Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,988 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Barstow Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationWest of Peach Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.81569, -119.72079
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2004)
Projected traffic23,988 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 E. Barstow Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Barstow 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 E. Barstow Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Barstow Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns E. Barstow Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.