US Bridges

West Ashlan Ave over Golden State Rail Weber

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.15 Miles East of RTE 99 · Structure no. 42C0677

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
571 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ashlan Ave over Golden State Rail Weber is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Ashlan Ave over Golden State Rail Weber in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,847 by 2044. The structure is 571 ft (174.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWest Ashlan Ave
CrossesGolden State Rail Weber
Location0.15 Miles East of RTE 99
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.79356, -119.86172
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length571 ft (174.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2020)
Projected traffic42,847 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 West Ashlan Ave over Golden State Rail Weber built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ashlan Ave over Golden State Rail Weber 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Ashlan Ave over Golden State Rail Weber carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Ashlan Ave over Golden State Rail Weber?

The structure is 571 ft (174.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns West Ashlan Ave over Golden State Rail Weber?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.