US Bridges

North Ave over State Route 99

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-17.26 · Structure no. 42 0210

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
8,042
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North 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 8,042 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,140 by 2045. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-17.26
RouteCounty Highway 0F339
Coordinates36.69236, -119.75926
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 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 traffic8,042 (2015)
Projected traffic12,140 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Ave over State Route 99 built?

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

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

About 8,042 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is North 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 North Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.