US Bridges

E. Olive Ave over Dry Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · Near N. Blackstone Ave · Structure no. 42C0699

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Olive Ave over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying E. Olive Ave over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,285 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE. Olive Ave
CrossesDry Creek Canal
LocationNear N. Blackstone Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.7576, -119.78992
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,285 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 E. Olive Ave over Dry Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Olive 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 E. Olive Ave over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Olive Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns E. Olive Ave over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.