US Bridges

West Gale Ave over San Luis Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 2 MI E of Lassen Av · Structure no. 42C0425

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

West Gale Ave over San Luis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Gale Ave over San Luis Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2037. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Gale Ave
CrossesSan Luis Canal
Location2 MI E of Lassen Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.18149, -120.0493
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2015)
Projected traffic800 by 2037
Trucks15%
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

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther State 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 West Gale Ave over San Luis Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Gale Ave over San Luis 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Gale Ave over San Luis Canal carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is West Gale Ave over San Luis Canal?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns West Gale Ave over San Luis Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.