US Bridges

El Dorado ST over State Route 99

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-21.46-FRE · Structure no. 42 0184

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Dorado ST over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying El Dorado ST over State Route 99 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Dorado ST
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-21.46-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F349
Coordinates36.73844, -119.80821
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2017)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 El Dorado ST over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Dorado ST 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 El Dorado ST over State Route 99 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is El Dorado ST over State Route 99?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns El Dorado ST over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.