US Bridges

S El Dorado Ave over Coalinga Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.8 MI North of Jayne Ave · Structure no. 42C0426

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S El Dorado Ave over Coalinga Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S El Dorado Ave over Coalinga Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS El Dorado Ave
CrossesCoalinga Canal
Location1.8 MI North of Jayne Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.16394, -120.21053
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2011)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 S El Dorado Ave over Coalinga Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S El Dorado Ave over Coalinga 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S El Dorado Ave over Coalinga Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S El Dorado Ave over Coalinga Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S El Dorado Ave over Coalinga Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.