US Bridges

Ventura Street over State Route 99

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-20.19-FRE · Structure no. 42 0158E

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ventura Street over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ventura Street over State Route 99 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVentura Street
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-20.19-FRE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.72481, -119.79282
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ventura Street over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ventura Street over State Route 99 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 Ventura Street over State Route 99 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ventura Street over State Route 99?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ventura Street over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.