North Abby Street over Dry Creek Canal
PoorFresno County, California · North of E. Olive Ave · Structure no. 42C0700
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Abby Street over Dry Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Abby Street over Dry Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,244 by 2047. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Abby Street over Dry Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Abby Street over Dry Creek Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does North Abby Street over Dry Creek Canal carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Abby Street over Dry Creek Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns North Abby Street over Dry Creek Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.