US Bridges

State Route 99 over Herndon Ave

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-30.48-FRE · Structure no. 42 0127

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Herndon Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over Herndon Ave in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 years old, older 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,162 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesHerndon Ave
Location06-FRE-099-30.48-FRE
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.83228, -119.91725
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2019)
Projected traffic61,162 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 over Herndon Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is State Route 99 over Herndon Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Herndon Ave carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Herndon Ave?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Herndon Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.