US Bridges

East Elkhorn Ave over Future High Speed Rail

Good

Fresno County, California · 4.5 MI E/O State Route 41 · Structure no. 42C0716

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

East Elkhorn Ave over Future High Speed Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Elkhorn Ave over Future High Speed Rail 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (105 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesEast Elkhorn Ave
CrossesFuture High Speed Rail
Location4.5 MI E/O State Route 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.48914, -119.69836
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length344 ft (105 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 Elkhorn Ave over Future High Speed Rail built?

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

What condition is East Elkhorn Ave over Future High Speed Rail 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 Elkhorn Ave over Future High Speed Rail carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Elkhorn Ave over Future High Speed Rail?

The structure is 344 ft (105 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East Elkhorn Ave over Future High Speed Rail?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.