US Bridges

S. Minnewawa over Central Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI N of E Church Ave · Structure no. 42C0665

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,575
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Minnewawa over Central Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S. Minnewawa over Central 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 7,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,354 by 2047. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS. Minnewawa
CrossesCentral Canal
Location0.1 MI N of E Church Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.71654, -119.70927
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,575 (2009)
Projected traffic8,354 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S. Minnewawa over Central Canal built?

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

What condition is S. Minnewawa over Central 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 S. Minnewawa over Central Canal carry?

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

How long is S. Minnewawa over Central Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S. Minnewawa over Central Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.