US Bridges

Auberry Road over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 5 MI S of Millerton Lk · Structure no. FKC MP5.62

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Auberry Road over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Auberry Road over Friant-Kern Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesAuberry Road
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location5 MI S of Millerton Lk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.94305, -119.6783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Auberry Road over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auberry Road over Friant-Kern 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 2021.

How much traffic does Auberry Road over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Auberry Road over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Auberry Road over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.