US Bridges

E Nees Ave over Enterprise Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Temperance · Structure no. 42C0301

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Nees Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Nees Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 43 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Nees Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.2 MI W/O Temperance
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.85182, -119.66864
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nees Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is E Nees Ave over Enterprise 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 2022.

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Nees Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns E Nees Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.