US Bridges

E Manning Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 1.0 MI W of Mccall Ave · Structure no. 42C0038

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Manning Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Manning Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,686 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Manning Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location1.0 MI W of Mccall Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.60536, -119.62861
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2010)
Projected traffic16,686 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Manning Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is E Manning Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does E Manning Ave over Fowler Switch Canal carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is E Manning Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns E Manning Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.