US Bridges

Central Ave over State Route 99

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-15.86 · Structure no. 42 0207

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,535
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Ave over State Route 99 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,535 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,365 by 2043. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-15.86
RouteCounty Highway 0F337
Coordinates36.67789, -119.74177
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 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,535 (2015)
Projected traffic14,365 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Central Ave over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 11,535 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.