US Bridges

S Cedar Ave over G Canal (cole Slough)

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.7 MI S of Mt Whitney Av · Structure no. 42C0295

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Cedar Ave over G Canal (cole Slough) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Cedar Ave over G Canal (cole Slough) in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS Cedar Ave
CrossesG Canal (cole Slough)
Location0.7 MI S of Mt Whitney Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.42069, -119.76239
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2012)
Projected traffic1,139 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 S Cedar Ave over G Canal (cole Slough) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Cedar Ave over G Canal (cole Slough) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S Cedar Ave over G Canal (cole Slough) carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Cedar Ave over G Canal (cole Slough)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns S Cedar Ave over G Canal (cole Slough)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.