W Sierra Ave over Outside Canal
FairFresno County, California · 0.48 MI NE of SR 33 · Structure no. 42C0298
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Sierra Ave over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Sierra Ave over Outside 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Sierra Ave over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Sierra Ave over Outside 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 Outside Canal carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is W Sierra Ave over Outside Canal?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W Sierra Ave over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.