US Bridges

E Nebraska Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.1 MI W of Clovis Ave · Structure no. 42C0364

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Nebraska Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Nebraska Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,322 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 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 Nebraska Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.1 MI W of Clovis Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.56168, -119.70221
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
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
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2010)
Projected traffic3,322 by 2044
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 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 E Nebraska Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is E Nebraska Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Nebraska Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.