US Bridges

Evans Ave over Colony Main Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Shain Ave · Structure no. 42C0506

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Ave over Colony Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Evans Ave over Colony Main Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans Ave
CrossesColony Main Canal
Location0.3 MI N/O Shain Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.97241, -120.57241
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2010)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Evans Ave over Colony Main Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Evans Ave over Colony 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 2023.

How much traffic does Evans Ave over Colony Main Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Evans Ave over Colony Main Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Ave over Colony Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.