W Elkhorn Ave over Fresno Slough
FairFresno County, California · At Elkhorn Grade · Structure no. 42C0600
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Elkhorn Ave over Fresno Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Elkhorn Ave over Fresno Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 905 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Elkhorn Ave over Fresno Slough built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Elkhorn Ave over Fresno Slough 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 Ave over Fresno Slough carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is W Elkhorn Ave over Fresno Slough?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W Elkhorn Ave over Fresno Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.