US Bridges

E Jefferson Ave over Alta East Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.4 MI E of Crawford Ave · Structure no. 42C0411

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jefferson Ave over Alta East Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Jefferson Ave over Alta East Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1940, 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Jefferson Ave
CrossesAlta East Branch Canal
Location0.4 MI E of Crawford Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.65437, -119.36893
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2010)
Projected traffic428 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Jefferson Ave over Alta East Branch Canal built?

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

What condition is E Jefferson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E Jefferson Ave over Alta East Branch Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Jefferson Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.