US Bridges

N Sycamore Ave over Herndon Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.01 MI North of Shaw Ave · Structure no. 42C0391

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Sycamore Ave over Herndon Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Sycamore Ave over Herndon Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Sycamore Ave
CrossesHerndon Canal
Location0.01 MI North of Shaw Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.80781, -120.03371
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic213 by 2043
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 N Sycamore Ave over Herndon Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Sycamore 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 N Sycamore Ave over Herndon Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Sycamore Ave over Herndon Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Sycamore Ave over Herndon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.