US Bridges

E Jensen Ave EB over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI W of Bethel Ave · Structure no. 42C0054R

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jensen Ave EB over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Jensen Ave EB over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,247 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Jensen Ave EB
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Bethel Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70664, -119.58065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2009)
Projected traffic22,247 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Jensen Ave EB over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

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

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E Jensen Ave EB over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.