Category: Fresno County

Photo Request Update – Region 3

Back in July, we had a request for a photo of a section of roadway near Herndon, CA. In early November, I finally got a chance to get up there myself and investigate what looked like original paving. Turns out, I was correct!

Looking northerly from the railroad tracks. Note the thin section of concrete and asphalt covering.
Exposed concrete near the fence.
Mostly covered in dirt, the pavement isn’t very visible except for the lack of plant life along its path.

Since being bypassed in 1927, this roadway has gone through a lot. The railroad line has been upgraded, buildings constructed, fences installed, and more. Despite all that, it persists to this day. However, the paving may not last for very longer. Construction of the CAHSRA and the relocation of Golden State Blvd will likely remove any trace of this paving in the next couple of years. Sections like this are getting rare and need to be preserved in some way, even if only in photos. Use every opportunity you can to get out there and explore Historic US 99. Document what you find. You never know if that may be the last time you see it.

If you have a photo of a section of US 99 that you’d like to share or would like to know more about, let us know!

Photo Request – Region 3

Looking for photo help! A section of original US 99 in Herndon near Fresno in the Central Valley may be close to being removed. The section in question is south of Herndon Ave adjacent to Weber Ave. It is likely concrete and leads to the old railroad grade crossing removed in 1927.

Photos are from 1950 and 2021. We are looking for photos of the section of paving circled. It should be accessible from Golden State Blvd. Be aware the railroad tracks are live and trains may pass through at any time. Photos of that roadway would be nice as well, as it is also going to be removed in the future.

1950 Aerial view. Courtesy – UCSB Aerial Photography
2021 Aerial view. Courtesy – Google Earth
1965 USGS map showing the Herndon area