FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E ADAMS AVE

Carrying E ADAMS AVE over C & K CANAL

0.3 MI W OF ACADEMY AVE, Fresno, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E ADAMS AVE

The E ADAMS AVE bridge in Fresno, California carries E ADAMS AVE over C & K CANAL. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1949, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.9 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How E ADAMS AVE compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of California bridges
929
Bridges in Fresno · 33 in Poor condition
E ADAMS AVE 26.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.0
Serviceability /30
22.2
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Last Reconstructed
1949
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
15.9 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
42C0439

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E ADAMS AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare E ADAMS AVE against other structures in Fresno and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for E ADAMS AVE?

E ADAMS AVE in Fresno, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E ADAMS AVE inspected?

E ADAMS AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E ADAMS AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for E ADAMS AVE?

E ADAMS AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E ADAMS AVE?

E ADAMS AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E ADAMS AVE and does age affect safety?

E ADAMS AVE was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1949.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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