US Bridges

N Fowler Ave over Enterprise Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.15 MI S/O Shepherd Ave · Structure no. 42C0650

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fowler Ave over Enterprise Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Fowler Ave over Enterprise Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,814 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Fowler Ave
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location0.15 MI S/O Shepherd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.86387, -119.68385
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2009)
Projected traffic4,814 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fowler Ave over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fowler Ave over Enterprise Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Fowler Ave over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns N Fowler Ave over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.