US Bridges

W Herndon Ave over 2nd Lift Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.5 MI East of Jerrold Av · Structure no. 42C0404

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Herndon Ave over 2nd Lift Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Herndon Ave over 2nd Lift Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW Herndon Ave
Crosses2nd Lift Canal
Location1.5 MI East of Jerrold Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.83654, -120.50139
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2010)
Projected traffic216 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 W Herndon Ave over 2nd Lift Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Herndon Ave over 2nd Lift 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 W Herndon Ave over 2nd Lift Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is W Herndon Ave over 2nd Lift Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns W Herndon Ave over 2nd Lift Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.