US Bridges

Chestnut Ave over State Route 99

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-15.49 · Structure no. 42 0206

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,197
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 14,197 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,889 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChestnut Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-15.49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.67369, -119.73666
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,197 (2017)
Projected traffic19,889 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Chestnut Ave over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is Chestnut 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 April 2023.

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

About 14,197 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.