US Bridges

Bass Ave over Outside Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 1.3 MI NE of SR 33 · Structure no. 42C0672

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Ave over Outside Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Bass Ave over Outside Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBass Ave
CrossesOutside Canal
Location1.3 MI NE of SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.77761, -120.37251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic813 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Outside Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass Ave over Outside Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Bass Ave over Outside Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bass Ave over Outside Canal?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Ave over Outside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.