US Bridges

American Ave over State Route 99

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-14.51 · Structure no. 42 0205

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

American Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying American Ave over State Route 99 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,217 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAmerican Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-14.51
RouteCounty Highway 0W215
Coordinates36.66351, -119.72526
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic3,217 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 American Ave over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is American 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does American Ave over State Route 99 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is American Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns American Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.