US Bridges

N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.9 MI North of Belmont · Structure no. 42C0347

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 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
Location0.9 MI North of Belmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76278, -119.51083
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2010)
Projected traffic1,331 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Riverbend 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 2023.

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

About 900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Riverbend Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.