US Bridges

N Academy Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI North of Ashlan Av · Structure no. 42C0643

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Academy Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Academy Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN Academy Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.3 MI North of Ashlan Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.80086, -119.55574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2012)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Academy Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Academy 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 Academy Ave over Enterprise Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Academy Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns N Academy Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.