US Bridges

East American Ave over RR Tracks (ca Hsr Bnsf)

Good

Fresno County, California · Btw S Cedar & S Maple Ave · Structure no. 42C0706

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

East American Ave over RR Tracks (ca Hsr Bnsf) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East American Ave over RR Tracks (ca Hsr Bnsf) in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast American Ave
CrossesRR Tracks (ca Hsr Bnsf)
LocationBtw S Cedar & S Maple Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.66339, -119.75125
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 East American Ave over RR Tracks (ca Hsr Bnsf) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is East American Ave over RR Tracks (ca Hsr Bnsf) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does East American Ave over RR Tracks (ca Hsr Bnsf) carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East American Ave over RR Tracks (ca Hsr Bnsf)?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East American Ave over RR Tracks (ca Hsr Bnsf)?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.