US Bridges

N Teilman Avenue over Houghton Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At Nielsen Ave · Structure no. 42C0608

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,491
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Teilman Avenue over Houghton Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Teilman Avenue over Houghton Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 2,491 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Teilman Avenue
CrossesHoughton Canal
LocationAt Nielsen Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.74319, -119.82198
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,491 (2009)
Projected traffic1,647 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Teilman Avenue over Houghton Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Teilman Avenue over Houghton 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 Teilman Avenue over Houghton Canal carry?

About 2,491 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Teilman Avenue over Houghton Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N Teilman Avenue over Houghton Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.