US Bridges

Ursy Ave over Alta Main Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At Central Ave · Structure no. 42C0501

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ursy Ave over Alta Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ursy Ave over Alta Main Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 429 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUrsy Ave
CrossesAlta Main Canal
LocationAt Central Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.67838, -119.40474
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1999)
Projected traffic429 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ursy Ave over Alta Main Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ursy Ave over Alta Main 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ursy Ave over Alta Main Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ursy Ave over Alta Main Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ursy Ave over Alta Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.