US Bridges

W180-BLACKSTONE Av over Blackstone Ave

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R57.84-FRE · Structure no. 42 0319K

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W180-BLACKSTONE Av over Blackstone Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W180-BLACKSTONE Av over Blackstone Ave in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,585 by 2047. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW180-BLACKSTONE Av
CrossesBlackstone Ave
Location06-FRE-180-R57.84-FRE
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.75222, -119.79074
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2013)
Projected traffic25,585 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W180-BLACKSTONE Av over Blackstone Ave built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W180-BLACKSTONE Av over Blackstone Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W180-BLACKSTONE Av over Blackstone Ave carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W180-BLACKSTONE Av over Blackstone Ave?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W180-BLACKSTONE Av over Blackstone Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.