US Bridges

De Woody Ave over Grant Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.7 MI East of Fowler Ave · Structure no. 42C0555

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Woody Ave over Grant Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying De Woody Ave over Grant Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDe Woody Ave
CrossesGrant Canal
Location0.7 MI East of Fowler Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43517, -119.67427
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 De Woody Ave over Grant Canal built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is De Woody Ave over Grant 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does De Woody Ave over Grant Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is De Woody Ave over Grant Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns De Woody Ave over Grant Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.