US Bridges

S Fowler Ave over Grant Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Mt Whitney Ave · Structure no. 42C0166

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,775
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fowler Ave over Grant Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Fowler Ave over Grant Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,775 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,482 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fowler Ave
CrossesGrant Canal
Location0.2 MI S/O Mt Whitney Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43006, -119.68605
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,775 (2012)
Projected traffic7,482 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Fowler Ave over Grant Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is S Fowler Ave over Grant 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S Fowler Ave over Grant Canal carry?

About 4,775 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Fowler Ave over Grant Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S Fowler Ave over Grant Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.