US Bridges

E Floral Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At (e/O) Orange Ave · Structure no. 42C0258

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Floral Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Floral Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Floral Ave
CrossesSelma Branch C & K Canal
LocationAt (e/O) Orange Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.57614, -119.60359
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2011)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Floral Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Floral 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 Floral Ave over Selma Branch C & K Canal carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.