E SHIELDS AVE
Carrying E SHIELDS AVE over DRY CREEK CANAL
0.1 MI WEST OF MILLBROOK, Fresno, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: E SHIELDS AVE
The E SHIELDS AVE bridge in Fresno, California carries E SHIELDS AVE over DRY CREEK CANAL. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.3 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27,039 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How E SHIELDS AVE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.3 m (27 ft)
- Deck Width
- 26.2 m (86 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 27,039 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 42C0122
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
E SHIELDS AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare E SHIELDS 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 E SHIELDS AVE?
E SHIELDS AVE in Fresno, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is E SHIELDS AVE inspected?
E SHIELDS 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 27,039 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E SHIELDS AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for E SHIELDS AVE?
E SHIELDS AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining E SHIELDS AVE?
E SHIELDS AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is E SHIELDS AVE and does age affect safety?
E SHIELDS AVE was built in 1962, making it 64 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.
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