US Bridges

N. Fowler Avenue over Mill Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.5 MI North of Olive Ave · Structure no. 42C0567

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Fowler Avenue over Mill Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N. Fowler Avenue over Mill Ditch 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,485 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Fowler Avenue
CrossesMill Ditch
Location0.5 MI North of Olive Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76483, -119.6821
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2011)
Projected traffic18,485 by 2041
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Fowler Avenue over Mill Ditch built?

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

What condition is N. Fowler Avenue over Mill Ditch 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does N. Fowler Avenue over Mill Ditch carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Fowler Avenue over Mill Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N. Fowler Avenue over Mill Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.