US Bridges

E Jefferson Ave over Reedley Main Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI W of Englehart Ave · Structure no. 42C0423

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jefferson Ave over Reedley Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Jefferson Ave over Reedley Main Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 80 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Jefferson Ave
CrossesReedley Main Canal
Location0.1 MI W of Englehart Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.65477, -119.41556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Jefferson Ave over Reedley Main Canal built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is E Jefferson Ave over Reedley Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does E Jefferson Ave over Reedley Main Canal carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Jefferson Ave over Reedley Main Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E Jefferson Ave over Reedley Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.