US Bridges

Ventura ST over S99-GOLDEN State Offramp

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-20.19-FRE · Structure no. 42 0384

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ventura ST over S99-GOLDEN State Offramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ventura ST over S99-GOLDEN State Offramp in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVentura ST
CrossesS99-GOLDEN State Offramp
Location06-FRE-099-20.19-FRE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.72444, -119.79335
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ventura ST over S99-GOLDEN State Offramp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ventura ST over S99-GOLDEN State Offramp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ventura ST over S99-GOLDEN State Offramp carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ventura ST over S99-GOLDEN State Offramp?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ventura ST over S99-GOLDEN State Offramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.