N Thorne Ave over Dry Creek Canal
PoorFresno County, California · At Nielsen Ave · Structure no. 42C0482
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,696
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Thorne Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Thorne Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1940, 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 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 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2047. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Thorne Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is N Thorne Ave over Dry Creek 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 Thorne Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?
About 1,696 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N Thorne Ave over Dry Creek Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns N Thorne Ave over Dry Creek Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.