US Bridges

W Nees AVE/12th ST over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 Miles West of SR 33 · Structure no. 42C0014

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,032
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Nees AVE/12th ST over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Nees AVE/12th ST over Ccid Main Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,032 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,801 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesW Nees AVE/12th ST
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location0.1 Miles West of SR 33
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.85548, -120.45886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,032 (2011)
Projected traffic5,801 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Nees AVE/12th ST over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Nees AVE/12th ST over Ccid Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does W Nees AVE/12th ST over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 4,032 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is W Nees AVE/12th ST over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W Nees AVE/12th ST over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.