US Bridges

S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI N of E Dinuba Ave · Structure no. 42C0443

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,372 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Academy Ave
CrossesKingsburg Branch Canal
Location0.5 MI N of E Dinuba Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.5982, -119.55681
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2000)
Projected traffic3,372 by 2044
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.