Pershing Ave over Smith Canal
FairSan Joaquin County, California · Just North Harding Way · Structure no. 29C0242
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pershing Ave over Smith Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pershing Ave over Smith Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 29,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,692 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pershing Ave over Smith Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pershing Ave over Smith 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 2025.
How much traffic does Pershing Ave over Smith Canal carry?
About 29,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pershing Ave over Smith Canal?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Pershing Ave over Smith Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.