US Bridges

S Fowler Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.4 MI S of Floral Ave · Structure no. 42C0170

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fowler Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Fowler Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1948, 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,675 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fowler Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.4 MI S of Floral Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.57119, -119.68246
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2012)
Projected traffic6,675 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Fowler Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is S Fowler Ave 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 Fowler Ave over Fowler Switch Canal carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Fowler Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Fowler Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.