US Bridges

Goodfellow Ave over Byrd Slough

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Fresno County, California · 1.7 MI West of Reed Ave · Structure no. 42C0657

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodfellow Ave over Byrd Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Goodfellow Ave over Byrd Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodfellow Ave
CrossesByrd Slough
Location1.7 MI West of Reed Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.66983, -119.4885
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2009)
Projected traffic6,250 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Goodfellow Ave over Byrd Slough built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodfellow Ave over Byrd Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Goodfellow Ave over Byrd Slough carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Goodfellow Ave over Byrd Slough?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Goodfellow Ave over Byrd Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.