US Bridges

S Quality Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.02 MI S of Switch Ave · Structure no. 42C0348

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Quality Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Quality Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Quality Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.02 MI S of Switch Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.72793, -119.54299
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2000)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Quality Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Quality Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S Quality Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.