US Bridges

Dockery Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · Just North of Shaw Ave · Structure no. 42C0597

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dockery Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dockery Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDockery Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
LocationJust North of Shaw Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.80888, -119.6012
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 inspectionMarch 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 loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1999)
Projected traffic322 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Dockery Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dockery 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dockery Ave over Enterprise Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dockery Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dockery Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.