US Bridges

S99-E&W180 Connctr over Nielsen Houghton Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-22.15-FRE · Structure no. 42 0188F

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S99-E&W180 Connctr over Nielsen Houghton Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S99-E&W180 Connctr over Nielsen Houghton Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS99-E&W180 Connctr
CrossesNielsen Houghton Canal
Location06-FRE-099-22.15-FRE
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.74295, -119.81922
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2018)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 S99-E&W180 Connctr over Nielsen Houghton Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S99-E&W180 Connctr over Nielsen Houghton Canal 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 S99-E&W180 Connctr over Nielsen Houghton Canal carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is S99-E&W180 Connctr over Nielsen Houghton Canal?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S99-E&W180 Connctr over Nielsen Houghton Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.