E American Ave over Fowler Switch Canal
FairFresno County, California · At (jeo) Highland Ave · Structure no. 42C0178
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E American Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E American Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 104 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,669 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 E American Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is E American 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 E American Ave over Fowler Switch Canal carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E American Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns E American Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.