FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N LEONARD AVE

Carrying N LEONARD AVE over ENTERPRISE CANAL

0.16 MI SOUTH OF BULLARD, Fresno, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N LEONARD AVE

The N LEONARD AVE bridge in Fresno, California carries N LEONARD AVE over ENTERPRISE CANAL. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1968, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How N LEONARD AVE compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of California bridges
929
Bridges in Fresno · 33 in Poor condition
N LEONARD AVE 19.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.2
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Last Reconstructed
1968
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
42C0494

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N LEONARD AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare N LEONARD AVE against other structures in Fresno and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for N LEONARD AVE?

N LEONARD AVE in Fresno, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N LEONARD AVE inspected?

N LEONARD AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N LEONARD AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N LEONARD AVE?

N LEONARD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N LEONARD AVE?

N LEONARD AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N LEONARD AVE and does age affect safety?

N LEONARD AVE was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1968.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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