US Bridges

Ennis Road over Sand Creek

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.6 MI S George Smith RD · Structure no. 42C0697

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ennis Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ennis Road over Sand Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEnnis Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.6 MI S George Smith RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.68367, -119.20942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic867 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ennis Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ennis Road over Sand Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ennis Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ennis Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ennis Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.