US Bridges

E Annadale Ave over Branch of Byrd Slough

Fair

Fresno County, California · At Macdonough Ave · Structure no. 42C0356

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Annadale Ave over Branch of Byrd Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Annadale Ave over Branch of Byrd Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesE Annadale Ave
CrossesBranch of Byrd Slough
LocationAt Macdonough Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70595, -119.48341
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2002)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Annadale Ave over Branch of Byrd Slough built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Annadale Ave over Branch of Byrd Slough 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Annadale Ave over Branch of Byrd Slough carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Annadale Ave over Branch of Byrd Slough?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Annadale Ave over Branch of Byrd Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.