US Bridges

E. Clinton Ave over Herndon Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · West of Millbrook Ave · Structure no. 42C0227

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Clinton Ave over Herndon Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Clinton Ave over Herndon Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,704 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Clinton Ave
CrossesHerndon Canal
LocationWest of Millbrook Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.77222, -119.76378
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2007)
Projected traffic36,704 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. Clinton Ave over Herndon Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is E. Clinton Ave over Herndon 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. Clinton Ave over Herndon Canal carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. Clinton Ave over Herndon Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns E. Clinton Ave over Herndon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.