S Chateau Fresno over Murphy Slough
GoodFresno County, California · 0.3 MI S Davis Ave · Structure no. 42C0365
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Chateau Fresno over Murphy Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Chateau Fresno over Murphy Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Chateau Fresno over Murphy Slough built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Chateau Fresno over Murphy Slough 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 2024.
How much traffic does S Chateau Fresno over Murphy Slough carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S Chateau Fresno over Murphy Slough?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S Chateau Fresno over Murphy Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.