US Bridges

S Mccall Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At JCT With Central Ave · Structure no. 42C0182

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Mccall Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Mccall Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,596 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Mccall Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
LocationAt JCT With Central Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.67757, -119.61036
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2006)
Projected traffic9,596 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mccall Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Mccall Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns S Mccall Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.