FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E CLAYTON AVE

Carrying E CLAYTON AVE over TRAVERS CREEK

0.29 MI. EAST OF ALTA AVE, Fresno, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E CLAYTON AVE

The E CLAYTON AVE bridge in Fresno, California carries E CLAYTON AVE over TRAVERS CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 7.8 metric tons.

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

How E CLAYTON AVE compares

▼ 23.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
929
Bridges in Fresno · 33 in Poor condition
E CLAYTON AVE 7.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
5.3
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
7.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
42C0522

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E CLAYTON 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 E CLAYTON 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 CLAYTON AVE?

E CLAYTON AVE in Fresno, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E CLAYTON AVE inspected?

E CLAYTON 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E CLAYTON 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 E CLAYTON AVE?

E CLAYTON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E CLAYTON AVE?

E CLAYTON AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E CLAYTON AVE and does age affect safety?

E CLAYTON AVE was built in 1941, making it 85 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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