US Bridges

E Fantz Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · East of Newmark Ave · Structure no. 42C0305

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Fantz Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Fantz Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE Fantz Ave
CrossesSmith-Ferry Canal
LocationEast of Newmark Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.6519, -119.5361
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1999)
Projected traffic562 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 E Fantz Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Fantz Ave over Smith-Ferry 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 E Fantz Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Fantz Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Fantz Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.