US Bridges

SR 201 (ave 384) over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-201-21.21 · Structure no. 46 0065

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 201 (ave 384) over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 201 (ave 384) over Friant-Kern Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,631 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 201 (ave 384)
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location06-TUL-201-21.21
RouteState Highway 201
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.48507, -119.15701
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,631 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 201 (ave 384) over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 201 (ave 384) over Friant-Kern Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 201 (ave 384) over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 201 (ave 384) over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 201 (ave 384) over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.