US Bridges

Greenwood Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

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Fresno County, California · 0.45 MI North of Jensen · Structure no. 42C0634

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,456
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Greenwood Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,456 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,579 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.45 MI North of Jensen
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.71344, -119.56513
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,456 (2011)
Projected traffic14,579 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Greenwood Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood 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 Greenwood Ave over Fowler Switch Canal carry?

About 5,456 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.