US Bridges

S Placer Ave over James Bypass

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.32 MI N/O Lincoln · Structure no. 42C0483

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Placer Ave over James Bypass is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Placer Ave over James Bypass in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS Placer Ave
CrossesJames Bypass
Location0.32 MI N/O Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.65113, -120.17864
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Placer Ave over James Bypass built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Placer Ave over James Bypass 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Placer Ave over James Bypass carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Placer Ave over James Bypass?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S Placer Ave over James Bypass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.