N Piedra RD over Friant-Kern Canal
GoodFresno County, California · 2.5 MI NE of SR 180 · Structure no. 42C0290
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Piedra RD over Friant-Kern Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Piedra RD over Friant-Kern Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Piedra RD over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Piedra RD over Friant-Kern Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does N Piedra RD over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N Piedra RD over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns N Piedra RD over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.