US Bridges

Frontage Road over Fowler Switch Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI E. of Newmark Ave · Structure no. 42C0660

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete slab carrying Frontage Road over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage Road
CrossesFowler Switch Canal
Location0.3 MI E. of Newmark Ave
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.73664, -119.52832
Functional classRural Local

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 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Frontage Road over Fowler Switch Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Frontage Road over Fowler Switch Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Frontage Road over Fowler Switch Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road over Fowler Switch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.