US Bridges

California Ave over State Route 99

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-19.86-FRE · Structure no. 42 0217

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying California 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCalifornia Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-19.86-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F342
Coordinates36.72138, -119.78903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 California Ave over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is California 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does California Ave over State Route 99 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is California Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns California Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.