US Bridges

Nees Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-65.78 · Structure no. 42 0256

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nees Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nees 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNees Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-FRE-005-65.78
RouteCounty Highway 0W205
Coordinates36.85028, -120.77441
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic393 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Nees Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Nees 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 Nees Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nees Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nees Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.