US Bridges

S Clovis Ave over Grant Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.25 MI S/O Mt Whitney Av · Structure no. 42C0373

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Clovis Ave over Grant Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Clovis Ave over Grant 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesS Clovis Ave
CrossesGrant Canal
Location0.25 MI S/O Mt Whitney Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.42693, -119.70857
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2010)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 S Clovis Ave over Grant Canal built?

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

What condition is S Clovis Ave over Grant 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 S Clovis Ave over Grant Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Clovis Ave over Grant Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Clovis Ave over Grant Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.