S Elm Ave over Murphy Slough
FairFresno County, California · 2 MI South of Elkhorn Ave · Structure no. 42C0089
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Elm Ave over Murphy Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Elm Ave over Murphy Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 103 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Elm Ave over Murphy Slough built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is S Elm Ave over Murphy Slough 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does S Elm Ave over Murphy Slough carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S Elm Ave over Murphy Slough?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S Elm Ave over Murphy Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.