US Bridges

N Zediker Ave over Fresno Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI North of Olive Ave · Structure no. 42C0344

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Zediker Ave over Fresno Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Zediker Ave over Fresno Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Zediker Ave
CrossesFresno Canal
Location0.5 MI North of Olive Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76385, -119.51987
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic452 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Zediker Ave over Fresno Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is N Zediker Ave over Fresno 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N Zediker Ave over Fresno Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Zediker Ave over Fresno Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Zediker Ave over Fresno Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.