US Bridges

E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 2.5 MI East of Mccall Ave · Structure no. 42C0121

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 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 culvert carrying E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,729 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 61 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
Location2.5 MI East of Mccall Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.80815, -119.56618
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2004)
Projected traffic10,729 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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 5% are trucks.

How long is E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns E Shaw Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.