FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W OLSON AVE

Carrying W OLSON AVE over KINGS RIVER

0.1 MI WEST OF REED AVE, Fresno, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W OLSON AVE

The W OLSON AVE bridge in Fresno, California carries W OLSON AVE over KINGS RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 99.7 meters (327 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,375 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How W OLSON AVE compares

▼ 7.6
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of California bridges
929
Bridges in Fresno · 33 in Poor condition
W OLSON AVE 23.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.6
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
99.7 m (327 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,375 vehicles/day
Structure Number
42C0009

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W OLSON AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare W OLSON AVE against other structures in Fresno and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for W OLSON AVE?

W OLSON AVE in Fresno, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W OLSON AVE inspected?

W OLSON AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,375 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W OLSON AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for W OLSON AVE?

W OLSON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W OLSON AVE?

W OLSON AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is W OLSON AVE and does age affect safety?

W OLSON AVE was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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