US Bridges

E Mckinley Ave over Gould Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.4 MI West of Viau Ave · Structure no. 42C0499

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mckinley Ave over Gould Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Mckinley Ave over Gould 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Mckinley Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location0.4 MI West of Viau Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.76421, -119.47124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic205 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E Mckinley Ave over Gould Canal built?

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

What condition is E Mckinley Ave over Gould Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does E Mckinley Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Mckinley Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Mckinley Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.