US Bridges

S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI N of Parlier Ave · Structure no. 42C0655

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal 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 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,997 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Academy Ave
CrossesKingsburg Branch Canal
Location0.3 MI N of Parlier Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.61574, -119.55665
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2000)
Projected traffic7,997 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns S Academy Ave over Kingsburg Branch Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.