E Central Ave over C & K Canal
PoorFresno County, California · 0.01 MI W of Newmark Ave · Structure no. 42C0564
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,434
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Central Ave over C & K Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Central Ave over C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 E Central Ave over C & K Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is E Central Ave over C & K 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 2024.
How much traffic does E Central Ave over C & K Canal carry?
About 1,434 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E Central Ave over C & K Canal?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns E Central Ave over C & K Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.