US Bridges

Willow Avenue over State Route 180

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R61.40 · Structure no. 42 0416

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Avenue over State Route 180 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow Avenue over State Route 180 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,167 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Avenue
CrossesState Route 180
Location06-FRE-180-R61.40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75389, -119.7275
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2019)
Projected traffic5,167 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Willow Avenue over State Route 180 built?

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

What condition is Willow 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 Willow Avenue over State Route 180 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Willow Avenue over State Route 180?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Avenue over State Route 180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.