N Chateau Fresno over Houghton Canal
PoorClosed to trafficFresno County, California · 0.5 MI South of Belmont · Structure no. 42C0486
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Chateau Fresno over Houghton Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying N Chateau Fresno over Houghton Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925, 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Chateau Fresno over Houghton Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Chateau Fresno 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 2024.
How much traffic does N Chateau Fresno over Houghton Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N Chateau Fresno over Houghton Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N Chateau Fresno over Houghton Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.