US Bridges

W Bullard Ave over 1st Lift Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.27 MI E of Santa Fe · Structure no. 42C0510

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bullard Ave over 1st Lift Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W Bullard Ave over 1st Lift Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,323 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Bullard Ave
Crosses1st Lift Canal
Location0.27 MI E of Santa Fe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.82158, -120.44946
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic1,323 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 W Bullard Ave over 1st Lift Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bullard Ave over 1st 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 Bullard Ave over 1st Lift Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Bullard Ave over 1st Lift Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Bullard Ave over 1st Lift Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.