US Bridges

South Fowler Ave over Future High Speed Rail

Good

Fresno County, California · South of E Elkhorn Ave · Structure no. 42C0717

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

South Fowler Ave over Future High Speed Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Fowler Ave over Future High Speed Rail in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSouth Fowler Ave
CrossesFuture High Speed Rail
LocationSouth of E Elkhorn Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.48389, -119.68996
Functional classRural Major 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Fowler Ave over Future High Speed Rail built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fowler Ave over Future High Speed Rail 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does South Fowler Ave over Future High Speed Rail carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Fowler Ave over Future High Speed Rail?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South Fowler Ave over Future High Speed Rail?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.