US Bridges

S Smith Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal

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Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI S of Adams Ave · Structure no. 42C0435

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Smith Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal is a concrete culvert carrying S Smith Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Smith Ave
CrossesSmith-Ferry Canal
Location0.5 MI S of Adams Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.62803, -119.50223
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1999)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Smith Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Smith Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does S Smith Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal carry?

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

How long is S Smith Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Smith Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.