US Bridges

S Tiburcio Ave over Grant Canal

FairPosted for load

Fresno County, California · 0.18 MI S/O Mt Whitney Av · Structure no. 42C0515

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Tiburcio Ave over Grant Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Tiburcio Ave over Grant Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1937, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesS Tiburcio Ave
CrossesGrant Canal
Location0.18 MI S/O Mt Whitney Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.42834, -119.731
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2010)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Tiburcio Ave over Grant Canal built?

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

What condition is S Tiburcio Ave over Grant 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Tiburcio Ave over Grant Canal carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Tiburcio Ave over Grant Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Tiburcio Ave over Grant Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.