US Bridges

E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.75 MI East of Mccall Av · Structure no. 42C0119

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 100 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,426 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE Shaw Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.75 MI East of Mccall Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.80823, -119.59643
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2004)
Projected traffic12,426 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is E Shaw Ave over Enterprise 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.