S Fowler Ave over Murphy Slough
FairFresno County, California · 0.06 MI N of Riverdale Av · Structure no. 42C0168
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Fowler Ave over Murphy Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Fowler Ave over Murphy Slough in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 103 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,432 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Fowler Ave over Murphy Slough built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is S Fowler Ave over Murphy Slough 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 Fowler Ave over Murphy Slough carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S Fowler Ave over Murphy Slough?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S Fowler Ave over Murphy Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.