US Bridges

Kamm Avenue over Interstate 5

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-38.36 · Structure no. 42 0243

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kamm Avenue over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kamm Avenue 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKamm Avenue
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-FRE-005-38.36
RouteCounty Highway 0W207
Coordinates36.53071, -120.48851
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2017)
Projected traffic436 by 2041
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 Kamm Avenue over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Kamm Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kamm Avenue over Interstate 5 carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kamm Avenue over Interstate 5?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kamm Avenue over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.