E Adams Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal
FairFresno County, California · At Zediker Ave · Structure no. 42C0434
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Adams Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Adams Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 65 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Adams Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is E Adams 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 2024.
How much traffic does E Adams Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E Adams Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns E Adams Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.