US Bridges

N. Armstrong Ave over Gould Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Ashlan Ave · Structure no. 42C0612

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Armstrong Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N. Armstrong Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,083 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Armstrong Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location0.2 MI S/O Ashlan Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.79227, -119.67298
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2009)
Projected traffic3,083 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. Armstrong Ave over Gould Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Armstrong Ave over Gould 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 2022.

How much traffic does N. Armstrong Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Armstrong Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns N. Armstrong Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.