US Bridges

State Route 99 over Jensen Ave

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-18.54 · Structure no. 42 0213

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Jensen Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over Jensen Ave in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 96,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,726 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesJensen Ave
Location06-FRE-099-18.54
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.70665, -119.77347
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.8 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,000 (2010)
Projected traffic146,726 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 State Route 99 over Jensen Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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

About 96,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Jensen Ave?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Jensen Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.