US Bridges

E. Alluvial Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · East of Clovis Ave · Structure no. 42C0525

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Alluvial Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Alluvial Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,141 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Alluvial Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationEast of Clovis Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.84465, -119.70086
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2009)
Projected traffic7,141 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 E. Alluvial Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is E. Alluvial Ave over Dry Creek Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does E. Alluvial Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Alluvial Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns E. Alluvial Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.