US Bridges

N Fairfax Ave over Outside Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 3 MI N/O Nees Ave · Structure no. 42C0148

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fairfax Ave over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Fairfax Ave over Outside Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fairfax Ave
CrossesOutside Canal
Location3 MI N/O Nees Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.89312, -120.56742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic790 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Fairfax Ave over Outside Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fairfax 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 N Fairfax Ave over Outside Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Fairfax Ave over Outside Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Fairfax Ave over Outside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.