US Bridges

S Hill Ave over Alta East Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.7 MI N of Manning Ave · Structure no. 42C0407

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hill Ave over Alta East Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Hill Ave over Alta East Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 85 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,856 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Hill Ave
CrossesAlta East Branch Canal
Location0.7 MI N of Manning Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.61284, -119.34052
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2012)
Projected traffic6,856 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 S Hill Ave over Alta East Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is S Hill Ave over Alta East Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Hill Ave over Alta East Branch Canal carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Hill Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Hill Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.