US Bridges

E Jensen Ave over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK & ST

Good

Fresno County, California · 900 Ft E of Golden ST Blv · Structure no. 42C0136

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
657 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
32,029
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jensen Ave over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK & ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Jensen Ave over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK & ST in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 32,029 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,137 by 2047. The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Jensen Ave
CrossesUP RR BNSF AMTRAK & ST
Location900 Ft E of Golden ST Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70681, -119.76664
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length657 ft (200.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,029 (2006)
Projected traffic48,137 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jensen Ave over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK & ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Jensen Ave over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK & ST 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E Jensen Ave over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK & ST carry?

About 32,029 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Jensen Ave over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK & ST?

The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns E Jensen Ave over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK & ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.