US Bridges

State Route 145 over California Aqueduct

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-145-3.02 · Structure no. 42 0355

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 145 over California Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 145 over California Aqueduct 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,326 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 145
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location06-FRE-145-3.02
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates36.32569, -120.23144
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2009)
Projected traffic5,326 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 145 over California Aqueduct built?

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

What condition is State Route 145 over California Aqueduct 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 145 over California Aqueduct carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is State Route 145 over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 145 over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.