US Bridges

Hudson Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-43.17 · Structure no. 42 0245

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Ave over Interstate 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hudson 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 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2045. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHudson Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-FRE-005-43.17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.57821, -120.55127
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2017)
Projected traffic79 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hudson Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Hudson Ave over Interstate 5 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hudson Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.