S Fruit Ave over Murphy Slough
FairFresno County, California · 0.7 MI N of Mt Whitney Av · Structure no. 42C0294
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Fruit Ave over Murphy Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Fruit Ave over Murphy Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 100 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Fruit Ave over Murphy Slough built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is S Fruit 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does S Fruit Ave over Murphy Slough carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S Fruit Ave over Murphy Slough?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns S Fruit Ave over Murphy Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.