US Bridges

E Huntsman Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI E of Temperance Av · Structure no. 42C0532

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Huntsman Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Huntsman Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Huntsman Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.3 MI E of Temperance Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.58363, -119.65977
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic657 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 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 Huntsman Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Huntsman Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E Huntsman Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.