US Bridges

W Davis Ave over Liberty Millrace Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 2 MI W of Marks Ave · Structure no. 42C0306

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Davis Ave over Liberty Millrace Canal is a concrete slab carrying W Davis Ave over Liberty Millrace Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesW Davis Ave
CrossesLiberty Millrace Canal
Location2 MI W of Marks Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.47444, -119.88732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1999)
Projected traffic910 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Davis Ave over Liberty Millrace Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is W Davis Ave over Liberty Millrace 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Davis Ave over Liberty Millrace Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Davis Ave over Liberty Millrace Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Davis Ave over Liberty Millrace Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.