US Bridges

N Sunnyside Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.08 MI S/O Shepherd Ave · Structure no. 42C0490

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Sunnyside Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Sunnyside Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,797 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Sunnyside Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.08 MI S/O Shepherd Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.86539, -119.69297
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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 loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2010)
Projected traffic2,797 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sunnyside Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Sunnyside 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 2023.

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

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Sunnyside Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Sunnyside Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.