US Bridges

Trimmer Springs RD over C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI N of Rio Vista Ave · Structure no. 42C0252

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trimmer Springs RD over C & K Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Trimmer Springs RD over C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,619 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTrimmer Springs RD
CrossesC & K Canal
Location0.1 MI N of Rio Vista Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.74608, -119.47491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic1,619 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Trimmer Springs RD over C & K Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Trimmer Springs RD over 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 Trimmer Springs RD over C & K Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Trimmer Springs RD over C & K Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Trimmer Springs RD over C & K Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.