US Bridges

W North Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 1.3 MI E/O Chateau Fresno · Structure no. 42C0341

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W North Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W North Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesW North Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
Location1.3 MI E/O Chateau Fresno
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.69178, -119.91076
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2000)
Projected traffic659 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W North Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W North Ave over Dry Creek Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does W North Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W North Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W North Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.