US Bridges

E. Fountain Way over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · Just E/O Millbrook Ave · Structure no. 42C0536

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Fountain Way over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Fountain Way over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Fountain Way
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationJust E/O Millbrook Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.78144, -119.76319
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2011)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. Fountain Way over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Fountain Way 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. Fountain Way over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Fountain Way over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E. Fountain Way over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.