US Bridges

FOWLER-W180 Onramp over Fowler Ave

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Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-180-R63.90 · Structure no. 42 0426K

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FOWLER-W180 Onramp over Fowler Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FOWLER-W180 Onramp over Fowler Ave in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,788 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesFOWLER-W180 Onramp
CrossesFowler Ave
Location06-FRE-180-R63.90
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.75336, -119.68228
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,788 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FOWLER-W180 Onramp over Fowler Ave built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FOWLER-W180 Onramp over Fowler Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FOWLER-W180 Onramp over Fowler Ave carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FOWLER-W180 Onramp over Fowler Ave?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FOWLER-W180 Onramp over Fowler Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.