US Bridges

Navelencia Ave over Alta East Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI N/O American Ave · Structure no. 42C0412

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Navelencia Ave over Alta East Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Navelencia Ave over Alta East Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNavelencia Ave
CrossesAlta East Branch Canal
Location0.1 MI N/O American Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.66326, -119.38561
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2006)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Navelencia Ave over Alta East Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Navelencia 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 Navelencia Ave over Alta East Branch Canal carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Navelencia Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Navelencia Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.