US Bridges

E North Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI E of Mccall Ave · Structure no. 42C0352

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E North Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E North 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,561 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE North Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.5 MI E of Mccall Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.69209, -119.60147
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2010)
Projected traffic5,561 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E North Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

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

What condition is E North 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 North Ave over Fowler Switch Canal carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E North Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E North Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.