US Bridges

N Oliver Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.01 MI S/O Belmont Ave · Structure no. 42C0631

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Oliver Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Oliver Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,449 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Oliver Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.01 MI S/O Belmont Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.75007, -119.49732
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (1998)
Projected traffic3,449 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N Oliver Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Oliver Ave over Fowler Switch 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does N Oliver Ave over Fowler Switch Canal carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Oliver Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N Oliver Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.