US Bridges

N Jerrold Ave over 2nd Lift Canal

Poor

Fresno County, California · 0.9 MI North of Nees Ave · Structure no. 42C0507

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Jerrold Ave over 2nd Lift Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Jerrold Ave over 2nd Lift Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN Jerrold Ave
Crosses2nd Lift Canal
Location0.9 MI North of Nees Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.8614, -120.52698
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
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 traffic125 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks30%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$78,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Jerrold Ave over 2nd Lift Canal built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is N Jerrold Ave over 2nd Lift Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does N Jerrold Ave over 2nd Lift Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is N Jerrold Ave over 2nd Lift 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 N Jerrold Ave over 2nd Lift Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.