US Bridges

S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · At Dinuba Ave · Structure no. 42C0247

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Academy Ave
CrossesKingsburg Branch Canal
LocationAt Dinuba Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.5902, -119.557
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2007)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.