US Bridges

East South Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI E of S Cedar Ave · Structure no. 42C0709

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

East South Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East South Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesEast South Ave
CrossesBNSF Railroad Tracks
Location0.2 MI E of S Cedar Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.61983, -119.751
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 South Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks built?

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

What condition is East South Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does East South Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East South Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East South Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.