US Bridges

P Street over Poso Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · Northwest of 8th ST · Structure no. 42C0599

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,464
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Street over Poso Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying P Street over Poso Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4,464 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,873 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesP Street
CrossesPoso Canal
LocationNorthwest of 8th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.86348, -120.45941
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,464 (2011)
Projected traffic10,873 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P Street over Poso Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is P Street over Poso 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 2023.

How much traffic does P Street over Poso Canal carry?

About 4,464 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is P Street over Poso Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns P Street over Poso Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.