S Hughes Ave over Houghton Canal
PoorFresno County, California · At/Jso Nielsen Ave · Structure no. 42C0539
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,867
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Hughes Ave over Houghton Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Hughes Ave over Houghton Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1947, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,907 by 2047. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Hughes Ave over Houghton Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is S Hughes Ave over Houghton Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does S Hughes Ave over Houghton Canal carry?
About 5,867 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Hughes Ave over Houghton Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S Hughes Ave over Houghton Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.