US Bridges

S Newmark Ave over Cole Slough Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI S of Adams Ave · Structure no. 42C0432

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Newmark Ave over Cole Slough Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Newmark Ave over Cole Slough Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,656 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Newmark Ave
CrossesCole Slough Canal
Location0.5 MI S of Adams Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.62644, -119.52967
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (1999)
Projected traffic3,656 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Newmark Ave over Cole Slough Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is S Newmark 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 S Newmark Ave over Cole Slough Canal carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Newmark Ave over Cole Slough Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S Newmark Ave over Cole Slough Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.