US Bridges

N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal

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Fresno County, California · 1 MI North of Belmont Ave · Structure no. 42C0346

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,228 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Riverbend Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location1 MI North of Belmont Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76479, -119.5108
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2010)
Projected traffic1,228 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Riverbend 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 February 2025.

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

About 850 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.