16th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal
PoorPosted for loadKings County, California · 0.3 MI N Nevada Ave · Structure no. 45C0118
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 84 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is 16th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.