US Bridges

Orange Ave over State Route 99

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-17.65 · Structure no. 42 0211

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,602
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orange 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,602 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,419 by 2043. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrange Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-17.65
RouteCounty Highway 0F394
Coordinates36.69599, -119.76367
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,602 (2010)
Projected traffic4,419 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Orange Ave over State Route 99 built?

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

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

About 2,602 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Orange Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.