US Bridges

S Fowler Ave over Liberty Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.9 MI North of Harlan Av · Structure no. 42C0169

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fowler Ave over Liberty Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Fowler Ave over Liberty Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,442 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fowler Ave
CrossesLiberty Ditch
Location0.9 MI North of Harlan Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.45943, -119.69046
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2011)
Projected traffic4,442 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fowler Ave over Liberty Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is S Fowler Ave over Liberty Ditch 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 Liberty Ditch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Fowler Ave over Liberty Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Fowler Ave over Liberty Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.