N Fruit Ave over Houghton Canal
PoorFresno County, California · At Nielsen Ave · Structure no. 42C0452
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,135
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Fruit Ave over Houghton Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Fruit Ave over Houghton Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2047. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Fruit Ave over Houghton Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Fruit Ave over Houghton Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does N Fruit Ave over Houghton Canal carry?
About 1,135 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N Fruit Ave over Houghton Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns N Fruit Ave over Houghton Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.