US Bridges

N Minnewawa Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.7 MI S of Copper Ave · Structure no. 42C0246

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Minnewawa Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Minnewawa Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,062 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Minnewawa Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.7 MI S of Copper Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.8848, -119.71106
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2012)
Projected traffic4,062 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Minnewawa Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Minnewawa 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N Minnewawa Ave over Enterprise Canal carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Minnewawa Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N Minnewawa Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.