E. Dakota Ave over Dry Creek Canal
FairFresno County, California · East of Cedar Ave · Structure no. 42C0537
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,809
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Dakota Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Dakota Ave 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 9,809 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,821 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Dakota Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Dakota Ave over Dry Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does E. Dakota Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?
About 9,809 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is E. Dakota Ave over Dry Creek Canal?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns E. Dakota Ave over Dry Creek Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.