US Bridges

S Fatima Ave over Murphy Slough

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.05 MI N/O Riverdale Ave · Structure no. 42C0361

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fatima Ave over Murphy Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Fatima Ave over Murphy Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fatima Ave
CrossesMurphy Slough
Location0.05 MI N/O Riverdale Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43872, -119.69065
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic364 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fatima Ave over Murphy Slough built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fatima 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 Fatima Ave over Murphy Slough carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Fatima Ave over Murphy Slough?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Fatima Ave over Murphy Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.