US Bridges

S Peach Ave over Central Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At Church Ave · Structure no. 42C0450

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,575
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Peach Ave over Central Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Peach Ave over Central Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 7,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,438 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Peach Ave
CrossesCentral Canal
LocationAt Church Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.71554, -119.71837
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,575 (2009)
Projected traffic8,438 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Peach Ave over Central Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is S Peach Ave over Central 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 2025.

How much traffic does S Peach Ave over Central Canal carry?

About 7,575 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Peach Ave over Central Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns S Peach Ave over Central Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.