US Bridges

E American Ave over C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · Just West of Newmark Ave · Structure no. 42C0436

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E American Ave over C & K Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E American Ave over C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,969 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE American Ave
CrossesC & K Canal
LocationJust West of Newmark Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.66311, -119.54707
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic1,969 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 American Ave over C & K Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is E American Ave over C & K 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E American Ave over C & K Canal carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E American Ave over C & K Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E American Ave over C & K Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.