US Bridges

Avocado Lake Pk RD over Alta Main Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · Avocado Lake Park · Structure no. 42C0595

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Avocado Lake Pk RD over Alta Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avocado Lake Pk RD over Alta Main Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,142 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAvocado Lake Pk RD
CrossesAlta Main Canal
LocationAvocado Lake Park
Coordinates36.78266, -119.40893
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,142 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Avocado Lake Pk RD over Alta Main Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avocado Lake Pk RD over Alta Main 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 Avocado Lake Pk RD over Alta Main Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avocado Lake Pk RD over Alta Main Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Avocado Lake Pk RD over Alta Main Canal?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.