US Bridges

Jerrold Ave over Arroyo Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.6 MI N of Valeria Ave. · Structure no. 42C0402

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerrold Ave over Arroyo Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jerrold Ave over Arroyo Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJerrold Ave
CrossesArroyo Canal
Location0.6 MI N of Valeria Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.99075, -120.52707
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1999)
Projected traffic475 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerrold Ave over Arroyo Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerrold Ave over Arroyo 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jerrold Ave over Arroyo Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jerrold Ave over Arroyo Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jerrold Ave over Arroyo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.