US Bridges

N Glenn Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · South of Olive Ave · Structure no. 42C0580

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Glenn Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Glenn 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 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2047. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Glenn Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationSouth of Olive Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75672, -119.79272
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 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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2003)
Projected traffic1,446 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 Glenn Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

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

What condition is N Glenn Ave over Dry Creek 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 January 2025.

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

About 923 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Glenn Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns N Glenn Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.