US Bridges

E Adams Ave over Cole Slough Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.25 MI E of Academy Ave · Structure no. 42C0431

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Adams Ave over Cole Slough Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Adams Ave over Cole Slough Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Adams Ave
CrossesCole Slough Canal
Location1.25 MI E of Academy Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.6338, -119.53492
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2005)
Projected traffic5,340 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cole Slough Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is E Adams Ave over Cole Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Adams Ave over Cole Slough Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E Adams Ave over Cole Slough Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Adams Ave over Cole Slough Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.