US Bridges

W Central Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI East of Howard Ave · Structure no. 42C0489

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Central Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying W Central Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW Central Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
Location0.1 MI East of Howard Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.67673, -120.02356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2004)
Projected traffic213 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 W Central Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Central Ave over Dry Creek 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 W Central Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Central Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W Central Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.