US Bridges

W Herndon Ave over BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI East of Polk Ave · Structure no. 42C0572

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,435
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Herndon Ave over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Herndon Ave over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 16,435 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,430 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW Herndon Ave
CrossesBNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location0.2 MI East of Polk Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.83691, -119.88588
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,435 (2006)
Projected traffic26,430 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Herndon Ave over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Herndon Ave over BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does W Herndon Ave over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 16,435 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Herndon Ave over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns W Herndon Ave over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.