Shields Ave over Interstate 5
GoodFresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-60.08 · Structure no. 42 0253
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields Ave over Interstate 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shields 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields Ave over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields 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 Shields Ave over Interstate 5 carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Shields 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 Shields Ave over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.