US Bridges

W Olson Ave over Kings River

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI West of Reed Ave · Structure no. 42C0009

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,375
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Olson Ave over Kings River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Olson Ave over Kings River in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW Olson Ave
CrossesKings River
Location0.1 MI West of Reed Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.58447, -119.45954
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,375 (2009)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Olson Ave over Kings River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Olson Ave over Kings River 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 2024.

How much traffic does W Olson Ave over Kings River carry?

About 5,375 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Olson Ave over Kings River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W Olson Ave over Kings River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.