25-03-C Houghton Canal Bridge Replacement on N Chateau Fresno Ave
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Description
The work to be done consists, in general, of widening and reconstructing the approach road, realigning and reconstructing canal access roads, relocating irrigation lines, and replacing the structurally deficient two-lane bridge with a standard two-lane bridge. The Houghton Canal Bridge on Chateau Fresno Avenue (Bridge No. 42C0486/42C0695, 04-030) is located 0.5 miles south of Belmont Avenue in Fresno, CA and has been closed since 2023. The new bridge structure will consist of Cast-In-Place, Pre-Stressed concrete slabs which will be supported by a Cast-In-Drill-Hole concrete pile foundation.
The engineer's estimate range is $4,200,000 - $4,800,000.
Location Map(PDF, 1MB)

Specifications and Plans
Notice to Bidders(PDF, 121KB) posted 5/06/2025
Specifications(PDF, 17MB) posted 5/12/2025
Plans(PDF, 20MB) posted 5/12/2025
Supplemental Information
Geotechnical Report(PDF, 4MB) posted 5/06/2025
Hydraulic Report(PDF, 4MB) posted 5/06/2025
As-Built Plans(PDF, 140KB) posted 5/06/2025
Cross Sections(PDF, 3MB) posted 5/06/2025
Requests for Clarification Responses updated 5/21/2025
Pre-bid Conference
County staff was available to discuss DBE and bidding logistics for this project:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM Pacific on Zoom
Pre-Bid Agenda(PDF, 148KB)
Pre-Bid Attendance(PDF, 103KB)
Pre-Bid Minutes and Presentation(PDF, 3MB)
Bid on this Project
We encourage you to submit an electronic bid for this project. The Specifications describe how you can bid using the old paper process.
All bids are due before Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific
Bid Opening
Bids will be opened for this project:
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific
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