US Bridges

S Chestnut Avenue over UP RR Golden State Blvd

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.18 MI NW of Central Ave · Structure no. 42C0637

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
434 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Chestnut Avenue over UP RR Golden State Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Chestnut Avenue over UP RR Golden State Blvd in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,267 by 2043. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesS Chestnut Avenue
CrossesUP RR Golden State Blvd
Location0.18 MI NW of Central Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.67969, -119.7366
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2012)
Projected traffic7,267 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Chestnut Avenue over UP RR Golden State Blvd built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Chestnut Avenue over UP RR Golden State Blvd 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S Chestnut Avenue over UP RR Golden State Blvd carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Chestnut Avenue over UP RR Golden State Blvd?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns S Chestnut Avenue over UP RR Golden State Blvd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.