US Bridges

S James Road over James Bypass

Good

Fresno County, California · 4 MI S of SR 180 · Structure no. 42C0023

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S James Road over James Bypass is a concrete continuous slab carrying S James Road over James Bypass in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,683 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesS James Road
CrossesJames Bypass
Location4 MI S of SR 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.68348, -120.22757
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2011)
Projected traffic2,683 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S James Road over James Bypass built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S James Road over James Bypass 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S James Road over James Bypass carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is S James Road over James Bypass?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S James Road over James Bypass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.