US Bridges

E Nebraska Ave over Crosscut Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.9 MI E of Fowler Av · Structure no. 42C0363

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Nebraska Ave over Crosscut Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Nebraska Ave over Crosscut Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 100 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,559 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Nebraska Ave
CrossesCrosscut Canal
Location0.9 MI E of Fowler Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.56157, -119.66687
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2007)
Projected traffic3,559 by 2042
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 E Nebraska Ave over Crosscut Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is E Nebraska Ave over Crosscut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E Nebraska Ave over Crosscut Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Nebraska Ave over Crosscut Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Nebraska Ave over Crosscut Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.