US Bridges

N Temperance Ave over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI South of Nees Ave · Structure no. 42C0645

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Temperance Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Temperance 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,025 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Temperance Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.1 MI South of Nees Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.85008, -119.66583
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2011)
Projected traffic13,025 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Temperance Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

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

What condition is N Temperance 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 December 2022.

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

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Temperance Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns N Temperance Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.