N Van Ness Blvd over Herndon Canal
FairFresno County, California · South of Lansing Way · Structure no. 42C0332
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,534
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Van Ness Blvd over Herndon Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Van Ness Blvd over Herndon Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Van Ness Blvd over Herndon Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Van Ness Blvd over Herndon 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does N Van Ness Blvd over Herndon Canal carry?
About 1,534 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N Van Ness Blvd over Herndon Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns N Van Ness Blvd over Herndon Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.