US Bridges

N Viau Ave over Gould Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI North of Mckinley · Structure no. 42C0498

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Viau Ave over Gould Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Viau Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesN Viau Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location0.1 MI North of Mckinley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76604, -119.47037
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic266 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 N Viau Ave over Gould Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is N Viau Ave over Gould 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N Viau Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Viau Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N Viau Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.