US Bridges

N Fowler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · North of Tulare ST · Structure no. 42C0566

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,391
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fowler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying N Fowler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 22,391 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,847 by 2047. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fowler Ave
CrossesFancher Creek Canal
LocationNorth of Tulare ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.7441, -119.6819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,391 (2006)
Projected traffic9,847 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Fowler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is N Fowler Ave over Fancher Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does N Fowler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal carry?

About 22,391 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Fowler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns N Fowler Ave over Fancher Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.