US Bridges

E. Kings Canyon RD over Fancher Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.25 MI West of Clovis Av · Structure no. 42C0659

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,102
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Kings Canyon RD over Fancher Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E. Kings Canyon RD over Fancher Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 115 years old, older 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 5 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 12,102 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,520 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Kings Canyon RD
CrossesFancher Creek Canal
Location0.25 MI West of Clovis Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.73578, -119.70477
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,102 (2011)
Projected traffic16,520 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Kings Canyon RD over Fancher Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is E. Kings Canyon RD over Fancher Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E. Kings Canyon RD over Fancher Creek Canal carry?

About 12,102 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E. Kings Canyon RD over Fancher Creek Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns E. Kings Canyon RD over Fancher Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.