US Bridges

E Clinton Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.62 MI East of Riverbend · Structure no. 42C0497

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Clinton Ave over Enterprise Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Clinton Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE Clinton Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.62 MI East of Riverbend
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.77159, -119.49939
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic328 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Clinton Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is E Clinton 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 Clinton Ave over Enterprise Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Clinton Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E Clinton Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.