US Bridges

Excelsior Ave over Fresno Slough Overflow

Fair

Fresno County, California · .2 MI W/O Grantland Ave · Structure no. 42C0367

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior Ave over Fresno Slough Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Excelsior Ave over Fresno Slough Overflow in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior Ave
CrossesFresno Slough Overflow
Location.2 MI W/O Grantland Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.40134, -119.92631
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2004)
Projected traffic215 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Excelsior Ave over Fresno Slough Overflow built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior Ave over Fresno Slough Overflow 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 Excelsior Ave over Fresno Slough Overflow carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior Ave over Fresno Slough Overflow?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior Ave over Fresno Slough Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.