US Bridges

SR 269 (lassen Av) over California Aqueduct

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-269-13.38 · Structure no. 42 0377

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 269 (lassen Av) over California Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 269 (lassen Av) over California Aqueduct in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 269 (lassen Av)
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location06-FRE-269-13.38
RouteState Highway 269
Coordinates36.26459, -120.10346
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2009)
Projected traffic2,601 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 SR 269 (lassen Av) over California Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 269 (lassen Av) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 269 (lassen Av) over California Aqueduct carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 269 (lassen Av) over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 269 (lassen Av) over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.