N Bethel Ave over Gould Canal
FairFresno County, California · 0.2 MI South of Shields · Structure no. 42C0330
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Bethel Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Bethel Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Bethel Ave over Gould Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Bethel Ave over Gould 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does N Bethel Ave over Gould Canal carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N Bethel Ave over Gould Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N Bethel Ave over Gould Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.