US Bridges

S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.25 MI N of South Ave · Structure no. 42C0654

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,054 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Academy Ave
CrossesKingsburg Branch Canal
Location0.25 MI N of South Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.62284, -119.5566
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2011)
Projected traffic8,054 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal built?

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

What condition is S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch 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 Kingsburg Branch Canal carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.