US Bridges

E Jensen Ave WB over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI W of Bethel Ave · Structure no. 42C0054L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jensen Ave WB over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E Jensen Ave WB over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,247 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Jensen Ave WB
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Bethel Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70679, -119.58032
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2009)
Projected traffic22,247 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Jensen Ave WB over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Jensen Ave WB 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 Jensen Ave WB over Fowler Switch Canal carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Jensen Ave WB over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E Jensen Ave WB over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.