US Bridges

N Academy Ave over Gould Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.4 MI South of Shields · Structure no. 42C0644

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Academy Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Academy Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Academy Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location0.4 MI South of Shields
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.7726, -119.55574
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2012)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 N Academy Ave over Gould Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Academy Ave over Gould 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N Academy Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Academy Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns N Academy Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.