US Bridges

S James Road over James Bypass Overflow

Fair

Fresno County, California · 3.7 MI South of S.H. 180 · Structure no. 42C0060

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S James Road over James Bypass Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying S James Road over James Bypass Overflow 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,742 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 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 Overflow
Location3.7 MI South of S.H. 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.6857, -120.22627
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2010)
Projected traffic2,742 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 Overflow built?

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

What condition is S James Road over James Bypass Overflow 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 S James Road over James Bypass Overflow carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is S James Road over James Bypass Overflow?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S James Road over James Bypass Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.