US Bridges

E Rose Ave over Crosscut Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.7 MI East of Fowler Ave · Structure no. 42C0318

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Rose Ave over Crosscut Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying E Rose Ave over Crosscut Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Rose Ave
CrossesCrosscut Canal
Location0.7 MI East of Fowler Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.56885, -119.67008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1999)
Projected traffic218 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rose Ave over Crosscut Canal built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Rose Ave over Crosscut 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 Rose Ave over Crosscut Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Rose Ave over Crosscut Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E Rose Ave over Crosscut Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.