US Bridges

E California Ave over Golden State Blvd

Fair

Fresno County, California · 200 Ft East of ST RTE 41 · Structure no. 42C0085

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,137
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E California Ave over Golden State Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying E California Ave over Golden State Blvd in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 77 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 2,137 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2047. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE California Ave
CrossesGolden State Blvd
Location200 Ft East of ST RTE 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.72144, -119.78442
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,137 (2006)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E California Ave over Golden State Blvd built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is E California Ave over Golden State Blvd 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 2025.

How much traffic does E California Ave over Golden State Blvd carry?

About 2,137 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E California Ave over Golden State Blvd?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns E California Ave over Golden State Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.