US Bridges

El Dorado Ave over Interstate 5

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-10.89 · Structure no. 42 0234

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Dorado Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Dorado Ave over Interstate 5 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEl Dorado Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-FRE-005-10.89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.20254, -120.21176
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 El Dorado Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Dorado Ave over Interstate 5 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does El Dorado Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is El Dorado Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns El Dorado Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.