US Bridges

N Washoe Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.25 MI N of Bullard Ave · Structure no. 42C0291

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Washoe Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying N Washoe Ave over Delta-Mendota 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,688 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesN Washoe Ave
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location0.25 MI N of Bullard Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.82506, -120.45789
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2012)
Projected traffic1,688 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Washoe Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

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

What condition is N Washoe Ave over Delta-Mendota 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 2023.

How much traffic does N Washoe Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Washoe Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Washoe Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.