US Bridges

W Kearney Blvd over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.17 MI West of Hughes Av · Structure no. 42C0627

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,545
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Kearney Blvd over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W Kearney Blvd over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,294 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Kearney Blvd
CrossesDry Creek Canal
Location0.17 MI West of Hughes Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.72811, -119.83904
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,545 (2009)
Projected traffic3,294 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 W Kearney Blvd over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Kearney Blvd 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Kearney Blvd over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Kearney Blvd over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns W Kearney Blvd over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.