US Bridges

State Route 180 WB over Fowler Ave

Good

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

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 180 WB over Fowler Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 180 WB 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,377 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 180 WB
CrossesFowler Ave
Location06-FRE-180-R63.90
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates36.75322, -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 geometry6: Equal to 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 length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2015)
Projected traffic31,377 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 State Route 180 WB over Fowler Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 180 WB 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 State Route 180 WB over Fowler Ave carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 180 WB over Fowler Ave?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 180 WB over Fowler Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.