US Bridges

N. Fowler Ave over Gould Canal

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Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI S. of Ashlan Ave · Structure no. 42C0604

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Fowler Ave over Gould Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N. Fowler Ave over Gould Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,191 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Fowler Ave
CrossesGould Canal
Location0.2 MI S. of Ashlan Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.79253, -119.682
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2002)
Projected traffic11,191 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gould Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Fowler Ave over Gould Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does N. Fowler Ave over Gould Canal carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Fowler Ave over Gould Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns N. Fowler Ave over Gould Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.