US Bridges

N College Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · South of Elizabeth ST · Structure no. 42C0575

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N College Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N College Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2047. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN College Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationSouth of Elizabeth ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.75462, -119.7976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2003)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 College Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is N College Ave over Dry Creek Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does N College Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N College Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns N College Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.