US Bridges

E Manning Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.4 MI W of Bethel Ave · Structure no. 42C0248

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Manning Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Manning Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,164 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Manning Ave
CrossesSelma Branch C & K Canal
Location0.4 MI W of Bethel Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.60498, -119.58229
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2011)
Projected traffic19,164 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 E Manning Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Manning Ave over Selma Branch C & K 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Manning Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Manning Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns E Manning Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.