US Bridges

N. Clovis Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · South of Alluvial Ave · Structure no. 42C0601

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Clovis Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N. Clovis Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,583 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. Clovis Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationSouth of Alluvial Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.84411, -119.70085
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2010)
Projected traffic14,583 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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. Clovis Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Clovis 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 December 2022.

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

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Clovis Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns N. Clovis Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.