US Bridges

Leonard Ave over Gould Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.4 MI N of Shields · Structure no. 42C0705

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Leonard Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2047. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLeonard Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location0.4 MI N of Shields
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.78492, -119.63687
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2004)
Projected traffic1,073 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gould Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard Ave over Gould 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 2025.

How much traffic does Leonard Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Leonard Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Leonard Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.