US Bridges

W Sierra Ave over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.75 MI NE of SR 33 · Structure no. 42C0297

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sierra Ave over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Sierra Ave over Ccid Main Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesW Sierra Ave
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location0.75 MI NE of SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.83222, -120.4293
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2010)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 W Sierra Ave over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Sierra Ave over Ccid Main 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 W Sierra Ave over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is W Sierra Ave over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Sierra Ave over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.