US Bridges

S Academy Ave over Fowler Switch Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · At (n/O) California Ave · Structure no. 42C0652

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Academy Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Academy Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,992 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Academy Ave
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
LocationAt (n/O) California Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.72164, -119.5563
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2006)
Projected traffic15,992 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Academy Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Academy Ave over Fowler Switch 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 2022.

How much traffic does S Academy Ave over Fowler Switch Canal carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S Academy Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns S Academy Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.