US Bridges

N Temperance Ave over Gould Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 M N/O Dakota Ave · Structure no. 42C0668

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Temperance Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Temperance Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,018 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Temperance Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location0.2 M N/O Dakota Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.78918, -119.66382
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2009)
Projected traffic6,018 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Temperance Ave over Gould Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Temperance Ave over Gould 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N Temperance Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Temperance Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns N Temperance Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.