US Bridges

Van Ness Ave over Underground Parking Lot

Good

Fresno County, California · North of Tulare ST · Structure no. 42C0214

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,657
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Ness Ave over Underground Parking Lot is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Van Ness Ave over Underground Parking Lot in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 13,657 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,446 by 2047. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVan Ness Ave
CrossesUnderground Parking Lot
LocationNorth of Tulare ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.73511, -119.7895
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,657 (2007)
Projected traffic17,446 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Van Ness Ave over Underground Parking Lot built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Ness Ave over Underground Parking Lot 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 Van Ness Ave over Underground Parking Lot carry?

About 13,657 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Van Ness Ave over Underground Parking Lot?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Van Ness Ave over Underground Parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.