E Adams Ave over Fowler Switch Canal
PoorFresno County, California · 0.33 MI W of Mccall Ave · Structure no. 42C0557
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Adams Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Adams Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,446 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Adams Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Adams Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does E Adams Ave over Fowler Switch Canal carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E Adams Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns E Adams Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.