US Bridges

N Russell Ave over Outside Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 3.9 MI N of Nees Ave · Structure no. 42C0689

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,197
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Russell Ave over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Russell Ave over Outside Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesN Russell Ave
CrossesOutside Canal
Location3.9 MI N of Nees Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.90748, -120.65441
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2005)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Russell Ave over Outside Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Russell 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does N Russell Ave over Outside Canal carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N Russell Ave over Outside Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns N Russell Ave over Outside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.