US Bridges

E North Ave over C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · Just West of Newmark Ave · Structure no. 42C0256

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E North Ave over C & K Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E North Ave over C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE North Ave
CrossesC & K Canal
LocationJust West of Newmark Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.69222, -119.54318
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2011)
Projected traffic2,225 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Ave over C & K Canal built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is E North Ave 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 E North Ave over C & K Canal carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E North Ave over C & K Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E North Ave over C & K Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.