US Bridges

W Nees Ave over Outside Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At (e/O) Washoe Ave · Structure no. 42C0015

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Nees Ave over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Nees Ave over Outside 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 6 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,801 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW Nees Ave
CrossesOutside Canal
LocationAt (e/O) Washoe Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.85121, -120.46807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck171 ft (52 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2009)
Projected traffic5,801 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 over Outside Canal built?

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

What condition is W Nees Ave over Outside 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 over Outside Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is W Nees Ave over Outside Canal?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W Nees Ave over Outside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.