US Bridges

S El Dorado Ave over Arroyo Pasajero

Fair

Fresno County, California · 2.0 MI North of Jayne Ave · Structure no. 42C0097

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S El Dorado Ave over Arroyo Pasajero is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S El Dorado Ave over Arroyo Pasajero in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS El Dorado Ave
CrossesArroyo Pasajero
Location2.0 MI North of Jayne Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.16617, -120.21054
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2011)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 El Dorado Ave over Arroyo Pasajero built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S El Dorado Ave over Arroyo Pasajero 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S El Dorado Ave over Arroyo Pasajero carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S El Dorado Ave over Arroyo Pasajero?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S El Dorado Ave over Arroyo Pasajero?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.