US Bridges

Church Ave over State Route 99

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-19.20-FRE · Structure no. 42 0214

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,345
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church 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 12,345 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,994 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-19.20-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F341
Coordinates36.71409, -119.78161
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,345 (2010)
Projected traffic20,994 by 2043
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 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 Church Ave over State Route 99 built?

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

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

About 12,345 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Church Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Church Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.