N GOLDEN STATE BL
Carrying N GOLDEN STATE BL over HERNDON CANAL
0.05 MI SE OF BARSTOW, Fresno, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N GOLDEN STATE BL
The N GOLDEN STATE BL bridge in Fresno, California carries N GOLDEN STATE BL over HERNDON CANAL. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1936, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,815 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N GOLDEN STATE BL 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1925
- Last Reconstructed
- 1936
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.2 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,815 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 42C0232
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
N GOLDEN STATE BL 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 N GOLDEN STATE BL 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 N GOLDEN STATE BL?
N GOLDEN STATE BL in Fresno, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N GOLDEN STATE BL inspected?
N GOLDEN STATE BL'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 9,815 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N GOLDEN STATE BL 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 N GOLDEN STATE BL?
N GOLDEN STATE BL has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N GOLDEN STATE BL?
N GOLDEN STATE BL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is N GOLDEN STATE BL and does age affect safety?
N GOLDEN STATE BL was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1936.
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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