US Bridges

E Butler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI West of Clovis Ave · Structure no. 42C0226

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Butler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Butler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,172 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Butler Ave
CrossesFancher Creek Canal
Location0.1 MI West of Clovis Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.72858, -119.7028
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2007)
Projected traffic6,172 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Butler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Butler Ave over Fancher Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E Butler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Butler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns E Butler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.