US Bridges

E Jensen Ave over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.05 MI E/O Navelencia Av · Structure no. 42C0285

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jensen Ave over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E Jensen Ave over Friant-Kern Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Jensen Ave
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.05 MI E/O Navelencia Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70512, -119.38473
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic428 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E Jensen Ave over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Jensen 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 Jensen Ave over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Jensen Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Jensen Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.