US Bridges

E American Ave over Alta East Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI E of Crawford Ave · Structure no. 42C0250

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E American Ave over Alta East Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E American Ave over Alta East Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,715 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE American Ave
CrossesAlta East Branch Canal
Location0.1 MI E of Crawford Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.66148, -119.37487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2006)
Projected traffic1,715 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E American Ave over Alta East Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E American Ave over Alta East Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E American Ave over Alta East Branch Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E American Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E American Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.