US Bridges

E Central Ave over Alta East Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.01 MI E of Pederson Ave · Structure no. 42C0358

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Central Ave over Alta East Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Central Ave over Alta East Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Central Ave
CrossesAlta East Branch Canal
Location0.01 MI E of Pederson Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.676, -119.40241
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,600 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Central Ave over Alta East Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Central Ave over Alta East Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Central Ave over Alta East Branch Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Central Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Central Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.