US Bridges

W Herndon Ave over 3rd Lift Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI East of Jerrold Av · Structure no. 42C0509

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Herndon Ave over 3rd Lift Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Herndon Ave over 3rd Lift Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 81 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW Herndon Ave
Crosses3rd Lift Canal
Location0.3 MI East of Jerrold Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.83649, -120.52153
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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 traffic216 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 W Herndon Ave over 3rd Lift Canal built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is W Herndon Ave over 3rd Lift 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 W Herndon Ave over 3rd Lift Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is W Herndon Ave over 3rd Lift Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Herndon Ave over 3rd Lift Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.