US Bridges

N Macdonough Ave over Fresno Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI North of Belmont · Structure no. 42C0354

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Macdonough Ave over Fresno Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Macdonough Ave over Fresno 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 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 Macdonough Ave
CrossesFresno Canal
Location0.5 MI North of Belmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75824, -119.49284
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2010)
Projected traffic665 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Macdonough Ave over Fresno Canal built?

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

What condition is N Macdonough 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 2025.

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

About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Macdonough Ave over Fresno Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Macdonough Ave over Fresno Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.