US Bridges

S Golden State Bl over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI N of Dinuba Ave · Structure no. 42C0090

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Golden State Bl over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Golden State Bl over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 113 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,348 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Golden State Bl
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.2 MI N of Dinuba Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.59267, -119.64062
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2011)
Projected traffic13,348 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Golden State Bl over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is S Golden State Bl 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 S Golden State Bl over Fowler Switch Canal carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Golden State Bl over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns S Golden State Bl over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.