US Bridges

Hammond Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · Just West of Clark ST · Structure no. 42C0664

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,934
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying Hammond Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHammond Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationJust West of Clark ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75859, -119.78604
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2003)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hammond Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammond Ave over Dry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hammond Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hammond Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hammond Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.