W Elkhorn Avenue over Fresno Slough Overflow
FairFresno County, California · 0.2 MI E of Elkhorn Grade · Structure no. 42C0552
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Elkhorn Avenue over Fresno Slough Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Elkhorn Avenue over Fresno Slough Overflow in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Elkhorn Avenue over Fresno Slough Overflow built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Elkhorn Avenue 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does W Elkhorn Avenue over Fresno Slough Overflow carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W Elkhorn Avenue over Fresno Slough Overflow?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns W Elkhorn Avenue over Fresno Slough Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.