US Bridges

E Laguna Ave over Grant Canal (e Ditch)

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.20 MI W/O Maple Ave · Structure no. 42C0316

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Laguna Ave over Grant Canal (e Ditch) is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Laguna Ave over Grant Canal (e Ditch) in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Laguna Ave
CrossesGrant Canal (e Ditch)
Location0.20 MI W/O Maple Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.41653, -119.75576
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Laguna Ave over Grant Canal (e Ditch) built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is E Laguna Ave over Grant Canal (e Ditch) 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 Laguna Ave over Grant Canal (e Ditch) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Laguna Ave over Grant Canal (e Ditch)?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Laguna Ave over Grant Canal (e Ditch)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.