US Bridges

S Zediker Ave over Cole Slough Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At South Ave · Structure no. 42C0632

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Zediker Ave over Cole Slough Canal is a concrete culvert carrying S Zediker Ave over Cole Slough Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,158 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Zediker Ave
CrossesCole Slough Canal
LocationAt South Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.61911, -119.52079
Functional classRural Local

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 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 adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic2,158 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Zediker Ave over Cole Slough Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Zediker Ave over Cole Slough 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 2022.

How much traffic does S Zediker Ave over Cole Slough Canal carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Zediker Ave over Cole Slough Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns S Zediker Ave over Cole Slough Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.