US Bridges

Fresno Street over State Route 99

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-20.74-FRE · Structure no. 42 0170

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fresno Street over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fresno Street over State Route 99 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFresno Street
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-20.74-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F348
Coordinates36.73085, -119.79924
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2018)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fresno Street over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fresno Street over State Route 99?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Fresno Street over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.