US Bridges

E Flume RD over Fresno Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI N of Trimmer Spr R · Structure no. 42C0355

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Flume RD over Fresno Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Flume RD over Fresno 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE Flume RD
CrossesFresno Canal
Location0.3 MI N of Trimmer Spr R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75685, -119.46159
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 E Flume RD over Fresno Canal built?

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

What condition is E Flume RD 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 E Flume RD over Fresno Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Flume RD over Fresno Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E Flume RD over Fresno Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.