US Bridges

19th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal

Good

Kings County, California · 0.45 MI S/O Medford Ave · Structure no. 45C0141

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 19th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries19th Ave
CrossesTulare Lake Canal
Location0.45 MI S/O Medford Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.15379, -119.79783
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic308 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th 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 19th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 19th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns 19th Ave over Tulare Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.