US Bridges

Cedar Avenue over State Route 99

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-16.93 · Structure no. 42 0209

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
938
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Avenue over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Avenue 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,099 by 2045. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCedar Avenue
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-16.93
RouteCity Street 0F395
Coordinates36.6886, -119.75466
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 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 traffic938 (2015)
Projected traffic3,099 by 2045
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 Cedar Avenue over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is Cedar Avenue 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 Cedar Avenue over State Route 99 carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Avenue over State Route 99?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Avenue over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.