US Bridges

Cedar Avenue over State Route 180

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R59.88-FRE · Structure no. 42 0326

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
526 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Avenue over State Route 180 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Avenue over State Route 180 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,318 by 2042. The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Avenue
CrossesState Route 180
Location06-FRE-180-R59.88-FRE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75427, -119.75423
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length526 ft (160.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2019)
Projected traffic41,318 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Cedar Avenue over State Route 180 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Avenue over State Route 180 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Avenue over State Route 180 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Avenue over State Route 180?

The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Avenue over State Route 180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.