US Bridges

D ST over Fresno River

Good

Madera County, California · N/O Central Ave · Structure no. 41C0040

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,376
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

D ST over Fresno River is a concrete continuous slab carrying D ST over Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,376 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,424 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesD ST
CrossesFresno River
LocationN/O Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.96788, -120.06312
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,376 (2020)
Projected traffic11,424 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 D ST over Fresno River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is D ST over Fresno River 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does D ST over Fresno River carry?

About 8,376 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is D ST over Fresno River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns D ST over Fresno River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.