US Bridges

Cleveland Ave over Fresno River

Fair

Madera County, California · 0.1 MI W of SH145 · Structure no. 41C0009

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
22,326
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Ave over Fresno River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cleveland Ave over Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,326 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,681 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Ave
CrossesFresno River
Location0.1 MI W of SH145
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadera County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.97415, -120.0435
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,326 (2010)
Projected traffic17,681 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Ave over Fresno River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Ave over Fresno River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland Ave over Fresno River carry?

About 22,326 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Ave over Fresno River?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Ave over Fresno River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.