US Bridges

S Willow Ave over Central Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.17 MI N Jensen Ave · Structure no. 42C0521

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,507
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Willow Ave over Central Canal is a concrete slab carrying S Willow Ave over Central Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 30 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 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 3,507 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,781 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Willow Ave
CrossesCentral Canal
Location0.17 MI N Jensen Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70995, -119.72736
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,507 (2010)
Projected traffic2,781 by 2047
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Willow Ave over Central Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S Willow Ave over Central 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 2025.

How much traffic does S Willow Ave over Central Canal carry?

About 3,507 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S Willow Ave over Central Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S Willow Ave over Central Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.