US Bridges

S Del Rey Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At (n/O) Annadale Ave · Structure no. 42C0350

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Del Rey Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Del Rey Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Del Rey Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
LocationAt (n/O) Annadale Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.69964, -119.59213
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2011)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2046
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Del Rey Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Del Rey Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Del Rey Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.