US Bridges

Jose Basin RD over Bald Mill Creek

Fair

Fresno County, California · 2.3 MI Ne/O Auberry RD · Structure no. 42C0264

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jose Basin RD over Bald Mill Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Jose Basin RD over Bald Mill Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 78 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesJose Basin RD
CrossesBald Mill Creek
Location2.3 MI Ne/O Auberry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.10476, -119.45251
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic444 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Jose Basin RD over Bald Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Jose Basin RD over Bald Mill Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jose Basin RD over Bald Mill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jose Basin RD over Bald Mill Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jose Basin RD over Bald Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.