US Bridges

S Chestnut Ave over Central Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI N JCT Jensen Ave · Structure no. 42C0225

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,202
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Chestnut Ave over Central Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Chestnut Ave over Central Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 125 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 15,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,503 by 2047. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Chestnut Ave
CrossesCentral Canal
Location0.1 MI N JCT Jensen Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.7079, -119.73629
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,202 (2010)
Projected traffic17,503 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S Chestnut Ave over Central Canal built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is S Chestnut 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S Chestnut Ave over Central Canal carry?

About 15,202 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Chestnut Ave over Central Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns S Chestnut Ave over Central Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.