US Bridges

N Grantland Ave over Houghton Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI South of Belmont · Structure no. 42C0340

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Grantland Ave over Houghton Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Grantland Ave over Houghton Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Grantland Ave
CrossesHoughton Canal
Location0.5 MI South of Belmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.74252, -119.91633
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2004)
Projected traffic855 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 Grantland Ave over Houghton Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Grantland Ave over Houghton 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 2025.

How much traffic does N Grantland Ave over Houghton Canal carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Grantland Ave over Houghton Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Grantland Ave over Houghton Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.