US Bridges

Shaw Avenue over State Route 99

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-28.10-FRE · Structure no. 42 0130

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,444
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw Avenue over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shaw Avenue over State Route 99 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1960, 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 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 32,444 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,461 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShaw Avenue
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-28.10-FRE
RouteCounty Highway 0F359
Coordinates36.808, -119.88712
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,444 (2019)
Projected traffic47,461 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Shaw Avenue over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is Shaw Avenue over State Route 99 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shaw Avenue over State Route 99 carry?

About 32,444 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shaw Avenue over State Route 99?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Shaw Avenue over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.