US Bridges

Manning Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-45.80 · Structure no. 42 0247

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manning Ave over Interstate 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manning Ave over Interstate 5 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2041. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesManning Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-FRE-005-45.80
RouteCounty Highway 0Z462
Coordinates36.60455, -120.58625
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2017)
Projected traffic339 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 Manning Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manning 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 Manning Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Manning Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Manning Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.