US Bridges

S Howard Ave over Stinson Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.4 MI N of Cerini Ave · Structure no. 42C0533

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Howard Ave over Stinson Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Howard Ave over Stinson Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 100 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Howard Ave
CrossesStinson Canal
Location0.4 MI N of Cerini Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.46498, -120.03127
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic427 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 S Howard Ave over Stinson Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is S Howard Ave over Stinson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Howard Ave over Stinson Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Howard Ave over Stinson Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Howard Ave over Stinson Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.