US Bridges

S Newmark Ave over C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At (e/O) Rainbow Ave · Structure no. 42C0244

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Newmark Ave over C & K Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Newmark Ave over C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,841 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Newmark Ave
CrossesC & K Canal
LocationAt (e/O) Rainbow Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70634, -119.54
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2010)
Projected traffic6,841 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Newmark Ave over C & K Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Newmark Ave over C & K 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 2022.

How much traffic does S Newmark Ave over C & K Canal carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Newmark Ave over C & K Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Newmark Ave over C & K Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.