US Bridges

N Fancher Ave over Fancher Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · South of Mckinley Av · Structure no. 42C0342

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fancher Ave over Fancher Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Fancher Ave over Fancher Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,795 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fancher Ave
CrossesFancher Creek Canal
LocationSouth of Mckinley Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75721, -119.6324
Functional classUrban 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2011)
Projected traffic1,795 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fancher Ave over Fancher Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fancher Ave over Fancher Creek 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 Fancher Ave over Fancher Creek Canal carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Fancher Ave over Fancher Creek Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Fancher Ave over Fancher Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.