US Bridges

Pueblo Ave over Tulare Lake Canal

Good

Kings County, California · At 10th Ave · Structure no. 45C0133

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pueblo Ave over Tulare Lake Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pueblo Ave over Tulare Lake Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPueblo Ave
CrossesTulare Lake Canal
LocationAt 10th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.07961, -119.64439
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic156 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pueblo Ave over Tulare Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pueblo Ave over Tulare Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pueblo Ave over Tulare Lake Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pueblo Ave over Tulare Lake Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pueblo Ave over Tulare Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.