US Bridges

N Del Rey Ave over Gould Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI South of Shields · Structure no. 42C0331

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Del Rey Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Del Rey 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,535 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Del Rey Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location0.5 MI South of Shields
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.77186, -119.59172
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2007)
Projected traffic1,535 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Del Rey Ave over Gould Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Del Rey 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 Del Rey Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Del Rey Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Del Rey Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.