US Bridges

13th ST over San Joaquin River

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI East of SR 33 · Structure no. 42C0155

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
572 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,845
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST over San Joaquin River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 13th ST over San Joaquin River in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 5,845 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,381 by 2043. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Carries13th ST
CrossesSan Joaquin River
Location0.2 MI East of SR 33
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.85832, -120.4497
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,845 (2011)
Projected traffic10,381 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th ST over San Joaquin River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th ST over San Joaquin River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 13th ST over San Joaquin River carry?

About 5,845 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 13th ST over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 13th ST over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.