US Bridges

E California Ave over C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.02 MI W of Rainbow Ave · Structure no. 42C0308

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E California Ave over C & K Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E California Ave over C & K 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,422 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE California Ave
CrossesC & K Canal
Location0.02 MI W of Rainbow Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.72099, -119.52765
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2010)
Projected traffic1,422 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E California Ave over C & K Canal built?

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

What condition is E California Ave over C & K 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 2024.

How much traffic does E California Ave over C & K Canal carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E California Ave over C & K Canal?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E California Ave over C & K Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.