US Bridges

E Sumner Ave over Alta East Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI West of Hill Ave · Structure no. 42C0409

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Sumner Ave over Alta East Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Sumner Ave over Alta East Branch 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Sumner Ave
CrossesAlta East Branch Canal
Location0.5 MI West of Hill Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.62506, -119.34896
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic408 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 E Sumner Ave over Alta East Branch Canal built?

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

What condition is E Sumner 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 E Sumner Ave over Alta East Branch Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Sumner Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Sumner Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.