US Bridges

N Jerrold Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.3 MI North of Nees Ave · Structure no. 42C0403

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Jerrold Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying N Jerrold Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesN Jerrold Ave
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location1.3 MI North of Nees Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.87059, -120.5269
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Jerrold Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Jerrold Ave over Delta-Mendota 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 N Jerrold Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N Jerrold Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Jerrold Ave over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.