US Bridges

Olive Ave over State Route 99

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-23.30-FRE · Structure no. 42 0187

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olive Ave over State Route 99 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 70 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOlive Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-23.30-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F352
Coordinates36.75738, -119.82993
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2017)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Olive Ave over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

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

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Olive Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.