FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S CHATEAU FRESNO

Carrying S CHATEAU FRESNO over MURPHY SLOUGH

0.3 MI S DAVIS AVE, Fresno, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S CHATEAU FRESNO

The S CHATEAU FRESNO bridge in Fresno, California carries S CHATEAU FRESNO over MURPHY SLOUGH. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.6 metric tons.

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

How S CHATEAU FRESNO compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of California bridges
929
Bridges in Fresno · 33 in Poor condition
S CHATEAU FRESNO 26.6 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.5
Serviceability /30
24.8
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.3 m (70 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
42C0365

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S CHATEAU FRESNO 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 S CHATEAU FRESNO 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 S CHATEAU FRESNO?

S CHATEAU FRESNO in Fresno, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S CHATEAU FRESNO inspected?

S CHATEAU FRESNO'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S CHATEAU FRESNO is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S CHATEAU FRESNO?

S CHATEAU FRESNO has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S CHATEAU FRESNO?

S CHATEAU FRESNO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is S CHATEAU FRESNO and does age affect safety?

S CHATEAU FRESNO was built in 1949, making it 77 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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