US Bridges

State Route 180 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R58.04-FRE · Structure no. 42 0321L

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 180 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,071 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 180 WB
CrossesBNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location06-FRE-180-R58.04-FRE
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.7527, -119.78737
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2016)
Projected traffic138,071 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Route 180 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is State Route 180 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 180 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.