E American Ave over Friant-Kern Canal
FairFresno County, California · 1.5 MI West of SR 63 · Structure no. 42C0282
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E American Ave over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E American Ave over Friant-Kern Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E American Ave over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is E American Ave over Friant-Kern 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does E American Ave over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E American Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns E American Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.