US Bridges

Schnoor Avenue over Fresno River

Good

Madera County, California · 0.5 MI N of Sunset Ave · Structure no. 41C0199

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
13,655
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schnoor Avenue over Fresno River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Schnoor Avenue over Fresno River in Madera County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,196 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSchnoor Avenue
CrossesFresno River
Location0.5 MI N of Sunset Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.96795, -120.08322
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,655 (2014)
Projected traffic7,196 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Schnoor Avenue over Fresno River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schnoor Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Schnoor Avenue over Fresno River carry?

About 13,655 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schnoor Avenue over Fresno River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Schnoor Avenue over Fresno River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.