US Bridges

SR 180 EB over Chestnut Avenue

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R60.90 · Structure no. 42 0399R

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 180 EB over Chestnut Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 180 EB over Chestnut Avenue in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,054 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 180 EB
CrossesChestnut Avenue
Location06-FRE-180-R60.90
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.75456, -119.73663
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2016)
Projected traffic20,054 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 180 EB over Chestnut Avenue built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 180 EB over Chestnut Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 180 EB over Chestnut Avenue carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 180 EB over Chestnut Avenue?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 180 EB over Chestnut Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.