US Bridges

Manning Ave over Kings River

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI West of Reed Ave · Structure no. 42C0670

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,125
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manning Ave over Kings River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Manning Ave over Kings River in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 20,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,852 by 2042. The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesManning Ave
CrossesKings River
Location0.5 MI West of Reed Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.60387, -119.46631
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length443 ft (134.9 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,125 (2003)
Projected traffic31,852 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Manning Ave over Kings River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manning Ave over Kings River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Manning Ave over Kings River carry?

About 20,125 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Manning Ave over Kings River?

The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Manning Ave over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.