US Bridges

Grantland Ave over Herndon Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.1 M S of Barstow Ave · Structure no. 42C0656

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,575
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grantland Ave over Herndon Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grantland Ave over Herndon 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 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 7,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,243 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrantland Ave
CrossesHerndon Canal
Location0.1 M S of Barstow Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.81481, -119.91632
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,575 (2009)
Projected traffic8,243 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grantland Ave over Herndon Canal built?

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

What condition is Grantland Ave over Herndon 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 Grantland Ave over Herndon Canal carry?

About 7,575 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grantland Ave over Herndon Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Grantland Ave over Herndon Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.