US Bridges

N De Wolf Ave over Gould Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI North of Shields · Structure no. 42C0568

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N De Wolf Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N De Wolf Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1952, 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN De Wolf Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location0.5 MI North of Shields
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.78725, -119.64593
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2008)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N De Wolf Ave over Gould Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is N De Wolf Ave over Gould 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 N De Wolf Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N De Wolf Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N De Wolf Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.