US Bridges

S Academy Ave over C & K Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI S of Lincoln Ave · Structure no. 42C0653

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Academy Ave over C & K Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Academy Ave over C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,961 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Academy Ave
CrossesC & K Canal
Location0.5 MI S of Lincoln Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.64156, -119.55631
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2022
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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2011)
Projected traffic11,961 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Academy Ave over C & K Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Academy Ave over C & K 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 2022.

How much traffic does S Academy Ave over C & K Canal carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Academy Ave over C & K Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns S Academy Ave over C & K Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.