US Bridges

E Lincoln Ave over C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI E of Academy Ave · Structure no. 42C0437

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lincoln Ave over C & K Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Lincoln Ave over C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1948, 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Lincoln Ave
CrossesC & K Canal
Location0.3 MI E of Academy Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.64857, -119.55079
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
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1999)
Projected traffic438 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 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 Lincoln Ave over C & K Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is E Lincoln Ave over C & K 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 Lincoln Ave over C & K Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Lincoln Ave over C & K Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E Lincoln Ave over C & K Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.