US Bridges

Leonard Ave over Dog Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI S of E Ashland Ave · Structure no. 42C0693

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard Ave over Dog Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Leonard Ave over Dog Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,145 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLeonard Ave
CrossesDog Creek
Location0.1 MI S of E Ashland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.79269, -119.63692
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2014)
Projected traffic9,145 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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

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 Leonard Ave over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard Ave over Dog Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Leonard Ave over Dog Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Leonard Ave over Dog Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Leonard Ave over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.