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N Fairfax Ave over Arroyo Canal

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Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI N/O Carmellia Ave · Structure no. 42C0633

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fairfax Ave over Arroyo Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Fairfax Ave over Arroyo Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fairfax Ave
CrossesArroyo Canal
Location0.5 MI N/O Carmellia Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.00506, -120.56327
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2010)
Projected traffic860 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 N Fairfax Ave over Arroyo Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fairfax Ave over Arroyo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N Fairfax Ave over Arroyo Canal carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Fairfax Ave over Arroyo Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Fairfax Ave over Arroyo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.