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N Marks Ave over Houghton Canal

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Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI S/O W Nielsen Ave · Structure no. 42C0648

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,571
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Marks Ave over Houghton Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Marks 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 5,571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,477 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Marks Ave
CrossesHoughton Canal
Location0.2 MI S/O W Nielsen Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.742, -119.84411
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,571 (2004)
Projected traffic6,477 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N Marks Ave over Houghton Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Marks 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 N Marks Ave over Houghton Canal carry?

About 5,571 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Marks Ave over Houghton Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns N Marks Ave over Houghton Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.