US Bridges

Manning Ave over James Bypass

Good

Fresno County, California · 2.9 MI E of Colorado Ave · Structure no. 42C0691

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manning Ave over James Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Manning Ave over James Bypass in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesManning Ave
CrossesJames Bypass
Location2.9 MI E of Colorado Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.60358, -120.13036
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Manning Ave over James Bypass built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manning Ave over James Bypass 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 2023.

How much traffic does Manning Ave over James Bypass carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Manning Ave over James Bypass?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Manning Ave over James Bypass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.