US Bridges

E Ashlan Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI West of Riverbend · Structure no. 42C0326

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Ashlan Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Ashlan Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Ashlan Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.1 MI West of Riverbend
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.79346, -119.51204
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2011)
Projected traffic1,075 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 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 Ashlan Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Ashlan 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 February 2025.

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

About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Ashlan Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Ashlan Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.