US Bridges

Mc Kinley Ave over Fresno Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.8 MI E of N Academy Ave · Structure no. 42C0686

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Kinley Ave over Fresno Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mc Kinley Ave over Fresno Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Kinley Ave
CrossesFresno Canal
Location0.8 MI E of N Academy Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76453, -119.54103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic765 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mc Kinley Ave over Fresno Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Kinley Ave over Fresno 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mc Kinley Ave over Fresno Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mc Kinley Ave over Fresno Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Kinley Ave over Fresno Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.