US Bridges

Bass Ave over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.9 MI N/E of SR 33 · Structure no. 42C0398

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Ave over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bass Ave over Ccid Main Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBass Ave
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location1.9 MI N/E of SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.78557, -120.37364
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic585 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bass Ave over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bass Ave over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bass Ave over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Ave over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.