US Bridges

E Church Ave over Central Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.17 MI West of Peach Ave · Structure no. 42C0303

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,341
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Church Ave over Central Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Church Ave over Central Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,341 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,328 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Church Ave
CrossesCentral Canal
Location0.17 MI West of Peach Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.71474, -119.72168
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,341 (2005)
Projected traffic6,328 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Church Ave over Central Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Church Ave over Central 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E Church Ave over Central Canal carry?

About 5,341 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Church Ave over Central Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns E Church Ave over Central Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.