US Bridges

E South Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI E of Academy Ave · Structure no. 42C0441

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E South Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E South Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 100 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE South Ave
CrossesKingsburg Branch Canal
Location0.1 MI E of Academy Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.61954, -119.55548
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is E South Ave over Kingsburg 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E South Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E South Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E South Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.