US Bridges

E Franklin Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · West of Yosemite Ave · Structure no. 42C0577

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Franklin Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Franklin Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2047. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Franklin Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationWest of Yosemite Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.74875, -119.80242
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2003)
Projected traffic668 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 E Franklin Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Franklin 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 E Franklin Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Franklin Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns E Franklin Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.