US Bridges

Belmont Ave over State Route 99

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-22.74-FRE · Structure no. 42 0186

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Belmont Ave over State Route 99 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesBelmont Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-22.74-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F351
Coordinates36.75018, -119.82508
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2017)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Belmont Ave over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Belmont Ave 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 Belmont Ave over State Route 99 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.