Chateau Fresno Ave over Herndon Canal
FairFresno County, California · At Barstow Ave · Structure no. 42C0387
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chateau Fresno Ave over Herndon Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chateau Fresno Ave over Herndon Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chateau Fresno Ave over Herndon Canal built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chateau Fresno Ave over Herndon 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 2025.
How much traffic does Chateau Fresno Ave over Herndon Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Chateau Fresno Ave over Herndon Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Chateau Fresno Ave over Herndon Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.