US Bridges

Island Ave over Temple Santa Rita Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 1.8 MI South of SR 152 · Structure no. 42C0296

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Ave over Temple Santa Rita Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Island Ave over Temple Santa Rita Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Ave
CrossesTemple Santa Rita Canal
Location1.8 MI South of SR 152
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.03001, -120.55947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2000)
Projected traffic2,010 by 2040
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 Island Ave over Temple Santa Rita Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Ave over Temple Santa Rita 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 2023.

How much traffic does Island Ave over Temple Santa Rita Canal carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Island Ave over Temple Santa Rita Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Island Ave over Temple Santa Rita Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.