US Bridges

S Clovis Ave over Murphy Slough

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Riverdale Ave · Structure no. 42C0362

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Clovis Ave over Murphy Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Clovis Ave over Murphy Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Clovis Ave
CrossesMurphy Slough
Location0.3 MI N/O Riverdale Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.44285, -119.70853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic694 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 Clovis Ave over Murphy Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Clovis 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S Clovis Ave over Murphy Slough carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Clovis Ave over Murphy Slough?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S Clovis Ave over Murphy Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.