US Bridges

E Lincoln Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At (jeo) Newmark Ave · Structure no. 42C0622

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lincoln Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal is a concrete culvert carrying E Lincoln Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925, 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesE Lincoln Ave
CrossesSmith-Ferry Canal
LocationAt (jeo) Newmark Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.64823, -119.531
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic161 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Smith-Ferry Canal built?

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

What condition is E Lincoln 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 Lincoln Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Lincoln Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E Lincoln Ave over Smith-Ferry Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.