W. Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal
GoodFresno County, California · 0.1 MI W/O N Marks Ave · Structure no. 42C0647
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,902
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W. Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,902 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,239 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. Nielsen Ave over Houghton 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. Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal carry?
About 4,902 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W. Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns W. Nielsen Ave over Houghton Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.