US Bridges

W Belmont Ave over Houghton Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At N Cornelia Ave · Structure no. 42C0621

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Belmont Ave over Houghton Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W Belmont Ave over Houghton Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,398 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Belmont Ave
CrossesHoughton Canal
LocationAt N Cornelia Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.74996, -119.88033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 24 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2012)
Projected traffic5,398 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W Belmont Ave over Houghton Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Belmont Ave 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 W Belmont Ave over Houghton Canal carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Belmont Ave over Houghton Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns W Belmont Ave over Houghton Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.