US Bridges

E Behymer Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI East of Minnewawa · Structure no. 42C0300

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Behymer Ave over Enterprise Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Behymer Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925, 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,722 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE Behymer Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.3 MI East of Minnewawa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.88116, -119.70584
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2012)
Projected traffic4,722 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Behymer Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

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

What condition is E Behymer 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 E Behymer Ave over Enterprise Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Behymer 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 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Behymer Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.