US Bridges

E Adams Ave over Alta East Branch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.15 MI E of Crawford Ave · Structure no. 42C0410

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Adams Ave over Alta East Branch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Adams Ave over Alta East Branch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,063 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Adams Ave
CrossesAlta East Branch Canal
Location1.15 MI E of Crawford Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.63245, -119.35544
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2007)
Projected traffic5,063 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 E Adams Ave over Alta East Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Adams Ave over Alta East Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Adams Ave over Alta East Branch Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Adams Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Adams Ave over Alta East Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.