US Bridges

E Huntsman Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.7 MI E of Bethel Ave · Structure no. 42C0444

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Huntsman Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Huntsman Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 90 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Huntsman Ave
CrossesKingsburg Branch Canal
Location0.7 MI E of Bethel Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.58327, -119.56241
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1999)
Projected traffic839 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

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 Huntsman Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is E Huntsman 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 Huntsman Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Huntsman Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Huntsman Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.